The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) are launching a new computer matching program with the Mississippi Department of Human Services. This program aims to verify whether people applying for or currently receiving benefits from the Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) are eligible by checking if they receive SNAP benefits. The matching process will involve sharing information like part of the applicant's Social Security Number and date of birth to confirm eligibility. The program will start on March 27, 2025, and run for 18 months.
Simple Explanation
The FCC and USAC are teaming up with Mississippi to check if people getting help with phone and internet bills through special programs are actually supposed to get that help by seeing if they also get help with food. They will look at some personal information like a part of a person's Social Security Number to make sure everything is correct.