20030904_604.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM
TO:COMMISSIONER KJELLANDER
COMMISSIONER SMITH
COMMISSIONER HANSEN
COMMISSION SECRETARY
COMMISSION STAFF
LEGAL
WORKING FILE
FROM:BIRDELLE BROWN
DATE:AUGUST 27, 2003
RE:QWEST ADVICE 03-04-S AND ADVICE 03-07-N TO ADD NEW FCC
PROVISIONS TO THE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS
LIVING ON TRIBAL LANDS, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 29, 2003
Qwest has filed these Tariff Advices to revise its Tribal Lifeline Assistance program to
reflect recent federal changes made by FCC Order 03-115. The modifications do not have any
effect on the Idaho Telephone Service Assistance Program.
The federal order clarifies that "a low-income individual living on tribal lands in a state
that mandates state Lifeline support shall be eligible for Tiers One, Tow, Three and Four of
federal (Tribal) Lifeline support if the customer meets the eligibility criteria established by the
state for such support." Additionally, Qwest expanded the list of programs that would enable an
individual to qualify for Tribal Lifeline to include Aid to Families with Dependent Children, Aid
to the Aged, Blind and Disabled, Medical Assistance and Food Stamps.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of these compliance filings. Does the Commission agree?
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DECISION MEMORANDUM AUGUST 27, 2003