πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ USAGovBenefits.com β€” Free independent resource. Not affiliated with any U.S. government agency.
Homeβ€ΊIllinoisβ€ΊCook Countyβ€ΊLifeline Phone Programβ€ΊMerrionette Park
UTILITY β€” IL

πŸ“± Lifeline Phone Program in Merrionette Park, Cook County, Illinois β€” 2026

Eligibility, income limits, local offices and how to apply for Merrionette Park residents

Free phone + dataMax Benefit
1-800-234-9473Helpline
ILState
135% FPL or program enrolledFPL Threshold
πŸ“Š 2026 Income Limits β€” Merrionette Park, Illinois
Household SizeMonthly LimitAnnual Limit
1 person$1,632/mo$19,578/yr
2 people$2,215/mo$26,572/yr
3 people$2,798/mo$33,566/yr
4 people ← typical$3,482/mo$41,782/yr
5 people$4,065/mo$48,778/yr
6 people$4,648/mo$55,774/yr
7 people$5,231/mo$62,770/yr
8 people$5,814/mo$69,766/yr

Source: HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines 2026. Effective January 2026.

πŸ“ How to Apply β€” Merrionette Park, Illinois
1
Check Eligibility
Income at or below 135% FPL or program enrolled. Family of 4 in Merrionette Park: $3,482/month in 2026.
2
Apply Online β€” Fastest
Visit www.lifelinesupport.org/do-i-qualify/ β€” available 24/7.
3
Apply by Phone β€” 1-800-234-9473
Call Mon–Fri business hours for Merrionette Park residents.
4
Apply In-Person β€” Cook County Office
Visit offices near Merrionette Park. Walk-ins accepted.
πŸ“‹ Documents Required β€” Merrionette Park
  • Proof of income OR SNAP/Medicaid enrollment
  • Photo ID
  • Home address
❓ FAQs β€” Lifeline Phone Program in Merrionette Park
Who qualifies for Lifeline Phone Program in Merrionette Park, Illinois?
Residents of Merrionette Park, Cook County, Illinois with income at or below 135% FPL or program enrolled. Family of 4: $3,482/month. Call 1-800-234-9473.
How to apply for Lifeline Phone Program in Merrionette Park?
Apply online at www.lifelinesupport.org/do-i-qualify/, call 1-800-234-9473, or visit Cook County office.
Is there a Lifeline Phone Program office in Merrionette Park?
The nearest office is in Cook County. Visit office locator for exact address and hours.
πŸ”” Illinois Alerts 2026
Free alerts when Lifeline Phone Program changes in Illinois.