Are you unsure about whether or not you meet the requirements for the California Lifeline program [1]? Let us know your situation, and we'll do our best to get you an answer.
Links:
[1] http://www.ucan.org/drupal/telecommunications/landline/california_lifeline_requirements_for_universal_lifeline_telephone_service
[2] http://www.ucan.org/drupal/drupal/forum/forums/telecommunications/landline_phone/switching_telephone_companies
[3] http://www.ucan.org/drupal/drupal/forum/forums/telecommunications/landline_phone/rates