A new program, Lifeline Assistance offers free cell phone service to those who qualify. An article in the Stockton Record on March 7, 2013 states that California residents who are a part of public assistance programs or earn less that $15,000 a year may qualify. An individual receiving help in the form of food stamps, Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income may qualify. For more information contact Assurance Wireless at (800) 395-2171 or Reach Out Wireless (877) 777-1914. You may also visit the websites assurancewireless.com or reachoutmobile.com. You can view the article in the Stockton Record for more information: http://www.recordnet.com/
