See if You Qualify for Lifeline Cell Phone Service You may be eligible for an Assist Wireless phone with Lifeline cell phone services. Assist Wireless is working with the government to provide a free cell phone for low-income individuals and senior citizens who meet the following qualifications. If you are currently a recipient of any of these approved government assistance programs you could be qualified for a free cell phone and discounted monthly wireless service: Food Stamps Medicaid Supplemental Social Security Income (SSI) Federal Housing Assistance Program (FPHA) Section 8 - Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) National School Lunch's Free Lunch Program (NSL) Temporary-Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Bureau of Indian Affairs Gene