LINK UP

LINK UP is a program which helps pay the installation charge for telephone service. This federally funded effort will assist qualified low-income consumers by paying up to $10.00 of the cost of installing local service at their principle residence. Under the Universal Telephone Service Assitance

Program which is supported by voluntary contributions from throughout Illinois, LINK UP participants may also be eligible for an additional one time credit of up to 100% of their remaining installation charge.

LIFELINE

LIFELINE is a program established to help pay the monthly charge for local telephone service. This federally funded program is available to qualified low-income consumers. If the qualifying low-income consumer voluntarily elects toll blocking while initiating LIFELINE service a deposit is not required.

Who is eligible for these programs?

To be eligible for the program you must be a recipient of one of the following:

• Medicaid
• Food Stamps
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Federal Public Housing Assistance
• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Where can I apply for the LIFELINE and/or

LINK UP programs?

For additional information or enrollment contact our office at 309.944.2103 or 1.800.852.3611 or email wecare@geneseo.net.

How can I help?

UTSAP (Universal Telephone Service Assistance Program) was created during February 1993 to help low-income households in Illinois to obtain phone service. UTSAP is administered by the Universal Telephone Assistance Corporation (UTAC), a not-for-profit made up of all local telephone companies in Illinois. Since March 1993, UTAC has been soliciting voluntary contributions to support UTSAP. With your help. UTAC can continue to provide assistance to low-income households. Complete the contribution form and return it with your phone bill payment, or send a one-time contribution directly to UTAC:

Universal Telephone Service Assistance Corp.

P.O. Box 1176

Springfield, IL 62705

contribution form