Low Income
About Low Income:
- Overview of the Program
- Overview of the Process
- Site Visits
- Understanding Audits
- Filing Appeals
- Training Events
Low Income Tools:
Step 6: Submit Lifeline and Link Up Worksheet (Form 497)
In order to receive Low Income support, an eligible telecommunications carrier (ETC) must provide information to USAC demonstrating that the ETC is complying with the rules set out in 47 C.F.R. §54.400 et seq.
ETCs that have provided eligible consumers with Lifeline discounts file the Lifeline and Link Up Worksheet (Form 497) with USAC to receive support that reimburses them for providing service at discounted rates.
ETCs must file one Form 497 for each month for which they are claiming support. ETCs may either file forms for three months on a quarterly basis or file one form monthly.
Form 497 should be sent to the address, fax number, or e-mail address below:
Universal Service Administrative Company
444 Hoes Lane
Piscataway, NJ 08854
Fax Number: 866-873-4665
E-mail: lifilings@hcli.universalservice.org
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