Lifeline On Tribal Lands: Bigger Discounts Explained
By FreePhone Atlas editors · Updated · Page 3 of 6
2. Extra Programs That Qualify You
On top of the usual programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid and SSI, residents of Tribal lands can qualify through:
- Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
- Tribal TANF
- Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
- Tribal Head Start, for households that meet its income standard
Income still works as well: at or below 135% of the federal poverty guidelines.
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