Lifeline and Linkup

Here's more on making that Social Security dollar last, namely, reducing your phone bill.

• Lifeline provides qualified consumers with a discount on monthly charges for their primary home phone line, even if it’s a cell phone.
• Link-Up lowers the cost eligible consumers pay for setting up new phone service at their home, including cell phone service.
  

Because each state differs on who qualifies, go to http://www.lifeline.gov/lifeline_Consumers.html to see if you do!