ITSAP

ITSAP

Idaho Telephone Service Assistance Program

Beginning July 1, 1998, ITSAP provided assistance to low income participants with installation costs for residential basic telephone service and/or their monthly costs for basic residential telephone service whose household income is at or below 133% of federal poverty guidelines. Currently the assistance provides a maximum benefit amount up to $13.50 off the total monthly bill, and assists with 50% off the installation costs, up to $30.00.

The expansion of telephone assistance provides another tool to move families towards self-reliance.

Applications are available at both local offices of the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare (IDHW) and Community Action Partnerships (CAPs).

Household eligibility is based on income. The income guidelines for this program are:

Family Size	Monthly Income Limit	3 Month Income Limit
1	$1,153	$ 3,458
2	$1,552	$ 4,655
3	$1,951	$ 5,852
4	$2,350	$ 7,049
5	$2,749	$ 8,246
6	$3,148	$ 9,443
7	$3,547	$ 10,640
8	$3,946	$ 11,837
Each Additional Member	$ 399	$ 1,197

Applicants to the ITSAP program must provide the following information at the time of their application:

Names/birthdates for all household members
Social security numbers for all household members
Income verification for the previous 3 months (check stubs, SS/SSI award letters, etc)

For a list of eligible telephone companies that participate in the ITSAP program, please click here.