Opportunity
Federal Register #FR ID: 348889
FCC Data Matching Program for Lifeline and ACP Eligibility Verification with Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Posted
June 01, 2026
Respond By
July 01, 2026
Identifier
FR ID: 348889
NAICS
541512
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is launching a data matching initiative with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services to verify eligibility for federal assistance programs. - Government Buyer: - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) - In partnership with Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) - Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Community Based Services (data source) - Products/Services Requested: - Computer matching program to verify eligibility for Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) - Service involves secure data transfer and matching to confirm participation in SNAP and Medicaid - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; this is a data-sharing and verification service - Notable Requirements: - Secure handling and transfer of sensitive personal data (e.g., last four digits of SSN, date of birth, names) - Focus on reducing fraud, waste, and abuse in federal benefit programs - 18-month period of performance - Place of Performance: - Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Community Based Services - Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC
Description
This notice announces a new computer matching program conducted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Community Based Services. The program aims to verify the eligibility of applicants and subscribers of the Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), both administered by USAC under FCC direction. The matching program will check participation in SNAP and Medicaid benefits to determine eligibility for these programs. The program will start on July 1, 2026, and last for 18 months. Comments on the program are due by July 1, 2026.