SCRTC NEWS
Employee Spotlight As the accounts payable accountant, Faith Swift works closely with the SCRTC warehouse team to purchase the equipment necessary for SCRTC’s network. She is a full-time employee of 15 years. “I’m very thankful to be employed with SCRTC, and I love my job and co-workers,” Swift says. “It’s my home away from home.” Swift and her husband, Jamie, have two girls, ages 5 and 2. “They keep us on our toes, but they also bring us so much joy.” What spare time there is, Swift spends having fun with friends and family. Her favorite quote is by Joyce Meyer, “A positive attitude gives you power over your circumstances, instead of your circumstances having power over you.”
Lifeline Service LIFELINE IS A FEDERAL PROGRAM TO HELP LOW-INCOME AMERICANS PAY FOR PHONE OR BROADBAND SERVICE
You are eligible for Lifeline benefits if you qualify for and receive one of the following benefits: • SNAP • Medicaid • Supplemental Security Income (SSI) • Federal Public Housing Assistance • The Veteran’s Pension or Survivor’s Pension benefit. Additionally, consumers at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines will continue to be eligible for a Lifeline program benefit. (State determinations of income will no longer be accepted.) There are no changes to the eligibility criteria for Tribal programs. NOTE: Some states have additional qualifying programs, allowances and stipulations. Check with your local telecommunications provider for information about benefits that may be available in your state.
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DO YOU QUALIFY? Apply today! To find out whether you qualify for Lifeline assistance, please visit www.lifelinesupport.org or call your local telecommunications provider. For more information: Lifeline Support Center P.O. Box 7081 London, KY 40742 NOTE: Your telephone company is not responsible for determining who qualifies for these programs or who receives assistance. Consumers must meet specific criteria in order to obtain assistance with their local telephone and/or broadband service, and qualifying is dependent upon government-established guidelines.
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