Free Government Tablet State Guides
Free Tablet in Texas
Lone Star Card, Texas Medicaid and YourTexasBenefits.
Read guide →Free Tablet in Florida
ACCESS Florida, Florida EBT and Medicaid.
Read guide →Free Tablet in California
CalFresh, Medi-Cal and California LifeLine.
Read guide →Free Tablet in New York
CBIC card, NY Medicaid and the $15 broadband law.
Read guide →Free Tablet in Pennsylvania
ACCESS card, Medical Assistance and COMPASS.
Read guide →State Comparison Table
| State | EBT card | Medicaid name | Benefits portal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | Lone Star Card | Texas Medicaid / STAR | YourTexasBenefits.com |
| Florida | Florida EBT | Florida Medicaid | ACCESS Florida |
| California | Golden State Advantage | Medi-Cal | BenefitsCal |
| New York | CBIC | NY Medicaid | myBenefits / NY State of Health |
| Pennsylvania | ACCESS card | Medical Assistance | COMPASS |
Source: USDA FNS SNAP State Data (FY2024, rounded)
Show data table
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| California | 5.4M |
| Texas | 3.4M |
| Florida | 2.9M |
| New York | 2.9M |
| Pennsylvania | 2M |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the free government tablet available in every state?
Yes. Lifeline is available in all 50 states, DC and the U.S. territories. Which tablet offers you can get depends on the companies in your area.
Do some states add extra benefits?
Yes. California runs its own California LifeLine program, and a few states add state funding or require low-cost internet plans.
Sources and Last Update
This page was last reviewed and updated on . Program rules and figures come from these official and research sources: