Summary


Among other things, Rule 25-4.0665 identifies certain federal assistance programs, the participation in which determines eligibility for Lifeline assistance. The amendment of Rule 25-4.0665 would instead require eligible telecommunications carriers to offer Lifeline assistance as prescribed by the FCC. Eligible telecommunications carriers would be required to accept FCC Form 5629, “Lifeline Program Application Form,” FCC Form 5630, “Lifeline Program Annual Recertification Form,” and FCC Form 5631, “Lifeline Program Household Worksheet,” as well as Form PSC 1023 (08/18), “Lifeline Florida On-line Application for Recipients of Medicaid or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).” Written notice of termination of Lifeline assistance would be as prescribed by CFR §54.405, and advertising the availability of Lifeline assistance would be as prescribed by CFR §54.405(b) and USC § 214(e)(1)(B). Because CFR §54.422(c) prescribes annual reporting requirements for eligible telecommunications carriers that receive low-income support, quarterly reports to the PSC are no longer necessary. Rule 25-4.113 describes the conditions upon which a telecommunications company may refuse or discontinue telephone service. Consistent with the 2011 deregulatory changes made to Ch. 364 FS, Rule 25-4.113 would be repealed.