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Eligibility Requirements

The following requirements must be met in order to be eligible to receive free specialized telecommunications equipment:

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• Application/Certificate of Need
  Apply online or download your application and certificate of need form. Once completed, it must be signed by a qualified audiologist, speech pathologist, medical doctor, hearing aid specialist, disability service center director, vocational rehabilitation counselor, or state certified teacher for the hearing and/or speech impaired that states the nature of your impairment. Applicants with a 1% hearing loss or above qualify. 

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• Proof of Income (Example)

Applicants must show proof that their annual income does not exceed 200% of the federal poverty level. If married, both incomes are required. Parents/Legal Guardians: If the child has an income (paycheck stub or SSI), please send a copy. If the child has no income, a proof of income from the parents/legal guardians will be needed.

Sources of proof can include, but are not limited to, a government benefit check stub or letter, pay stub, or W-2 form. Proof of income must be from within the last calendar year at the time of applying.

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• Proof of Phone/Internet Service (Example)
  Any applicant wishing to obtain wireless equipment must show proof of a cell phone or internet bill. The applicant’s most recent bill will be sufficient documentation. Any applicant wishing to obtain landline phone equipment must show proof that they have residential phone service. The applicant’s most recent phone bill will be sufficient documentation.

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• Proof of Georgia Residency (Example)
  Your driver’s license, rental agreement, any utility bill or a piece of mail from a government agency may be used to determine residency.