FCC, Department of Veterans Affairs Launch ACP, Lifeline Automatic Eligibility Database

The FCC established a database connection with the Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Benefits Administration to improve access to the affordable connectivity program and Lifeline for veterans. It will "enable automatic eligibility verification" for veterans receiving qualifying pension benefits, said a news release Wednesday. Veterans won't need to submit additional eligibility documentation to enroll in either program if their eligibility is automatically determined by the national verifier. The initiative will "help our Veterans more easily get affordable online digital benefits that can open doors to education, health care and job opportunities,” said Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel.