<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">Hi Debbie, I only see information on reduced fares. Thanks, kristinaSent from my iPhone<div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Oct 1, 2024, at 9:35 PM, Debbie Malone via Massachusetts-NFB <massachusetts-nfb@nfbnet.org> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:small">Hi all, </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:small">To alleviate some confusion, I am giving you information about MBTA changes. </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:small">1. Income-eligible reduced fares, including for the RIDE</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:small">2. The Blind Access Pass</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:small">3. Companion rider status</div><div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:small"></div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse;font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;min-width:100%"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="padding-top:9px"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="m_8820478657222109247mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse:collapse;max-width:100%;min-width:100%;float:left"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" class="m_8820478657222109247mcnTextContent" style="font-family:Helvetica;font-size:16px;word-break:break-word;color:rgb(32,32,32);line-height:24px;padding:0px 18px 9px"><p style="margin:10px 0px;padding:0px;line-height:24px"><span style="font-size:26px"><strong>Income Eligible Reduced Fares</strong></span><br><br><span style="font-size:22px"><img height="209" src="https://mcusercontent.com/d69747d5fc9f30fa7321ea932/images/c7fe3bce-d29d-30ec-a88d-1296104c4c33.png" width="448" class="gmail-CToWUd gmail-a6T" tabindex="0" style="cursor: pointer; outline: none; border: 0px; height: 209px; width: 448px; margin: 0px;" data-unique-identifier=""></span><br><em>New! Expanded Eligibility for Reduced MBTA Fares. See if you qualify.</em></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse;font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;min-width:100%"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="padding-top:9px"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="m_8820478657222109247mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse:collapse;max-width:100%;min-width:100%;float:left"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" class="m_8820478657222109247mcnTextContent" style="font-family:Helvetica;font-size:16px;word-break:break-word;color:rgb(32,32,32);line-height:24px;padding:0px 18px 9px"><p style="margin:10px 0px;padding:0px;line-height:24px"><span style="font-size:26px"><strong>New Reduced-fare Options for Income-eligible Riders</strong></span></p><span style="font-size:22px">The MBTA has expanded access to reduced fares for income-eligible riders, offering half-off regular fares on Commuter Rail, Subway, Bus, Ferry, Express Bus, and The RIDE.</span><ul><li style="margin-left:15px"><span style="font-size:22px">Applying online is simple, fast, and easy on your phone, computer, or tablet.</span></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><span style="font-size:22px">Checking eligibility is quick, so getting approvals can happen in minutes.</span></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><span style="font-size:22px">Apply online in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Haitian, or Vietnamese.</span></li></ul><span style="font-size:22px">If you are 18-64, participating in one of these accepted state or federal benefit programs, and not covered by another MBTA reduced fare program,* you may be newly eligible for this benefit.</span><br> <h2 style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:22px;line-height:27.5px">Department of Transitional Assistance</h2><ul><li style="margin-left:15px"><span style="font-size:22px">Emergency Aid to the Elderly, Disabled & Children (EAEDC)</span></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><span style="font-size:22px">Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)</span></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><span style="font-size:22px">Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC)</span></li></ul><h2 style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:22px;line-height:27.5px">MassHealth</h2><ul><li style="margin-left:15px"><span style="font-size:22px">Limited Plus Children's Medical Security Plan (CMSP)</span></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><span style="font-size:22px">MassHealth CarePlus</span></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><span style="font-size:22px">MassHealth Family Assistance</span></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><span style="font-size:22px">MassHealth Limited</span></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><span style="font-size:22px">MassHealth Standard</span></li></ul><h2 style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:22px;line-height:27.5px">MASSGrant</h2> <br><span style="font-size:22px">To apply online, you will need your driver's license, state ID, or Mass Liquor ID for your RMV ID number or other government-issued photo identification. The system will check your eligibility automatically. If approved, your reduced fare CharlieCard will be mailed to your home. You will need to apply to renew every year.</span><br> <br><span style="font-size:22px"><strong>Note: </strong>If you don't qualify, you may be eligible for one of our <a href="https://mbta.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d69747d5fc9f30fa7321ea932&id=67035d384b&e=50b330a2f0" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(22,92,150)">other reduced fare programs</a>, which offer discounted prices on bus, subway, Commuter Rail, and ferries.</span><br> <br><span style="font-size:22px"><strong>To</strong> <strong>learn</strong> <strong>more,</strong> <strong>visit</strong> <a href="https://mbta.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d69747d5fc9f30fa7321ea932&id=67871c90f5&e=50b330a2f0" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(22,92,150)"><strong>MBTA.com/income eligible.</strong></a><br> <br>*Qualifying RIDE customers who are currently enrolled in the TAP program can switch to the income-eligible program. The income-eligible program provides the same fixed route discounts as the TAP program, along with new discounts on the RIDE.<br><br>*Qualifying RIDE customers who are currently enrolled in the Blind Access program can also enroll in the income-eligible program in order to receive reduced fares on the RIDE and continued free fares on the fixed route.</span></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse;font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;min-width:100%"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="padding-top:9px"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="m_8820478657222109247mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse:collapse;max-width:100%;min-width:100%;float:left"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" class="m_8820478657222109247mcnTextContent" style="font-family:Helvetica;font-size:16px;word-break:break-word;color:rgb(32,32,32);line-height:24px;padding:0px 18px 9px"><h1 style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:26px;line-height:32.5px"><strong>Seniors 65+ now eligible for reduced fare on the Ride</strong></h1><br><span style="font-size:22px">In addition to offering reduced fare to income-eligible riders between 18 and 64, the MBTA has expanded its reduced fare program for seniors (65+) to include those traveling on the RIDE!</span><ul><li style="margin-left:15px"><span style="font-size:22px">If you are an existing RIDE customer who turned 65 on or before September 4, 2024, and had your birthdate on file with the RIDE, your reduced fare eligibility auto-applied to your RIDE accounts.</span></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><span style="font-size:22px">Suppose you are an existing RIDE customer who turns 65 on or after September 4, 2024. In that case, you can apply for the <a href="https://mbta.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d69747d5fc9f30fa7321ea932&id=1be17d2a4c&e=50b330a2f0" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(22,92,150)">Senior program </a>online or in person (at the Charlie Service Center or Mobility Center) and provide your RIDE ID number as part of the application process. Your reduced fare eligibility will then be automatically linked to your RIDE account after you are approved for the Senior program.</span></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><span style="font-size:22px">If you are already enrolled in the Senior program and weren't a RIDE customer before 9/4 or didn't have your birthdate on file with the RIDE, you must link your Senior card to your RIDE account using <a href="https://mbta.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d69747d5fc9f30fa7321ea932&id=83c5a8c986&e=50b330a2f0" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(22,92,150)">the form hosted on MBTA.com</a>. You can get assistance completing that form by visiting the Charlie Service Center, Mobility Center, an ABCD location, or calling 617-222-4200</span></li></ul><span style="font-size:22px"> <br>Once your account has been linked, you will not need your physical CharlieCard to pay your RIDE fare. You can continue adding value to your RIDE account and taking trips as usual, and the discount will be automatically applied to all trips moving forward.</span><br> </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><br></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><i><font face="garamond, serif" size="4">Debbie Malone</font></i></div><div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-repeat:initial"><i><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">National Federation of
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