# 2026-10839: New Mexico Joins FCC Lifeline Data Match Program

2026-10839, Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program, is a Federal Register notice from Federal Communications Commission published 2026-06-01, effective 2026-07-01; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-06-08).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-10839
- As of: 2026-06-08
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-10839
- Title: Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Federal Communications Commission
- Citation: 91 FR 32400
- Published: 2026-06-01
- Effective: 2026-07-01
- Comments close: 2026-07-01
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-08

## In one line

New Mexico Joins FCC Lifeline Data Match Program

## Summary

The FCC and USAC are teaming up with New Mexico’s Health Care Authority to double-check who qualifies for Lifeline and the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which help low-income folks get discounted internet and phone services. This new matching program starts July 1, 2026, runs for 18 months, and aims to keep these benefits fair and accurate. If you’re involved, now’s the time to send your comments by July 1, 2026!

## Abstract

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended ("Privacy Act"), this document announces a new computer matching program the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission or Agency) and the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) will conduct with the New Mexico Health Care Authority. The purpose of this matching program is to verify the eligibility of applicants to and subscribers of Lifeline, and the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), both of which are administered by USAC under the direction of the FCC. More information about these programs is provided in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.

## Effects PRIA read

- New Mexico Lifeline/ACP Eligibility Checks: benefit, medium. If you apply for or receive Lifeline or the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) in New Mexico, the FCC/USAC will check your eligibility by matching your information against SNAP and Medicaid records held by the New Mexico Health Care Authority. This matching program starts July 1, 2026, and runs…
- Personal Data Sent for Verification: cost, low. When your Lifeline or ACP eligibility is checked in New Mexico, the National Verifier will send the last four digits of your Social Security Number, your date of birth, and your first and last name to the New Mexico Health Care Authority. The Authority will reply 'yes' or 'no' about whether you are…

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## Sources
- [2026-10839 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/01/2026-10839/privacy-act-of-1974-matching-program)
- [2026-10839 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-01/pdf/2026-10839.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-10839 (as of 2026-06-08).