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Comments Due Aug. 28 for Matching Program to Verify Lifeline Applicants

Comments are due Aug. 28 at the FCC on a new matching program to help verify USF Lifeline eligibility of applicants and subscribers, said a notice in the Federal Register Monday. The National Verifier program launch was criticized because much…

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of the data hasn't been widely available through an accessible, national database (see 1907080009). The FCC, Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services matching program is to begin Aug. 28 "unless written comments are received that require a contrary determination," and to end Jan. 29, 2021.