# 2026-10840: FCC, Kentucky Cross-Check Lifeline Internet Eligibility

2026-10840, 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/2026-10840
- As of: 2026-06-08
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-10840
- Title: Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Federal Communications Commission
- Citation: 91 FR 32401
- 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

FCC, Kentucky Cross-Check Lifeline Internet Eligibility

## Summary

The FCC and USAC are teaming up with Kentucky’s health department to double-check who really qualifies for Lifeline and the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which help low-income folks get discounted internet and phone service. This new computer matching program starts July 1, 2026, runs for 18 months, and aims to keep these benefits fair and on track. If you want to speak up, 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 Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Community Based Services. 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

- Kentucky data match to verify Lifeline/ACP: benefit, medium. Starting July 1, 2026, the FCC and USAC will run a computer matching program with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services for 18 months to verify whether Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) applicants and subscribers are enrolled in SNAP or Medicaid in Kentucky. The match…
- Personal identifiers shared for verification: cost, low. For the matching program, 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 Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Kentucky will reply 'yes' or 'no' about whether the individual is enrolled in SNAP…

## Related documents

- [2026-20591](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-20591): Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority, 2026-10-08
- [2026-20590](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-20590): Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, 2026-10-08
- [2026-20676](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-20676): Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority, 2026-10-08
- [2026-20607](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-20607): Information Collections Being Submitted for Review and Approval to Office of Management and Budget, 2026-10-08
- [2026-20681](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-20681): Information Collection Being Submitted for Review and Approval to Office of Management and Budget, 2026-10-08
- [2026-20486](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-20486): Information Collections Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, 2026-10-06

## Sources
- [2026-10840 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/01/2026-10840/privacy-act-of-1974-matching-program)
- [2026-10840 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-01/pdf/2026-10840.pdf)

## Related
- [Previous: 2026-10839, Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-10839)
- [Next: 2026-10842, Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection, Comment Request;…](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-10842)
- [All Federal Register documents](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-10840 (as of 2026-06-08).