FCC Data Matching Program for Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Eligibility in New Mexico
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The FCC and USAC will run a new computer matching program with the New Mexico Health Care Authority to check whether people applying for, or already receiving, Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program benefits are eligible. The match will use state-held benefit data to confirm participation in qualifying programs such as Medicaid or SNAP. The program affects low-income households in New Mexico, broadband and phone service providers involved in these discount programs, and agencies handling eligibility data. Comments are due by July 1, 2026, and the matching program is planned to run for 18 months starting that day.
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Key Changes
- Creates a new data matching program between the FCC, USAC, and the New Mexico Health Care Authority
- Uses New Mexico benefit data to verify eligibility for Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program support
- Sets a July 1, 2026 comment deadline and an 18-month operating period for the matching program
Obligations
What this law requires
FCC and USAC will conduct a computer matching program with the New Mexico Health Care Authority to verify eligibility of applicants to and subscribers of Lifeline and the Affordable Connectivity Program using state-held qualifying benefit data.
Interested parties must submit any written comments on the new computer matching program to the FCC contact address or [email protected] by the stated comment deadline if they wish their comments to be considered.