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ITSAP
Idaho Telephone Service Assistance Program
Beginning July 1, 1998,
ITSAP provided assistance to low income participants with installation
costs for residential basic telephone service and/or their monthly costs
for basic residential telephone service whose household income is at or
below 133% of federal poverty guidelines. Currently the assistance
provides a maximum benefit amount up to $13.50 off the total monthly bill, and assists
with 50% off the installation costs, up to $30.00.
The expansion of telephone
assistance provides another tool to move families towards self-reliance.
Fact Sheet
Not all telephone companies participate
in the program. For a list of Eligible Telecommunications Carriers
(ETC) click here.
Applications are available
at both local offices of the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare (IDHW)
and Community Action Partnerships (CAPs).
Household
eligibility is based on income.
The ITSAP income
guidelines below are effective starting July 1, 2009.
|
Family Size |
Monthly Income Limit |
3 Month
Income Limit |
|
1 |
$1,201 |
$
3,603
|
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2 |
$1,615 |
$
4,845 |
|
3 |
$2,030 |
$
6,090 |
|
4 |
$2,444 |
$
7,332 |
|
5 |
$2,859 |
$
8,577 |
|
6 |
$3,273 |
$
9,819 |
|
7 |
$3,688 |
$
11,064 |
|
8 |
$4,102 |
$ 12,306 |
|
Each Additional Member |
$
415
|
$ 1245 |
Applicants to the ITSAP program must provide the following information at the time of their
application:
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Names/birthdates for
all household members
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Social security numbers
for all household members
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Income verification for
the previous 3 months (check stubs, SS/SSI award letters, etc)
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