The MBTA Mobility Center will be coming to Somerville Public Library, West Branch on Monday, March 16th from 5-7 PM to help community members apply for Income-Eligible Reduced Fares (IERF) and Senior CharlieCards!
The Senior CharlieCard provides a 50% discount on all MBTA fares, including on the Commuter Rail and RIDE paratransit. Anyone age 65 or older can apply. To apply for the Senior CharlieCard, you will need to bring any form of government-issued photo ID with your date of birth.
The IERF provides a 50% discount on all MBTA fares, including on the Commuter Rail and RIDE paratransit. Anyone age 18-64 who receives benefits from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (examples below) can apply.
To apply for the IERF, you will need to bring either:
A valid Massachusetts ID or driver's license
OR
Another form of government-issued photo ID with your date of birth
AND
A copy of a benefits verification letter from the last three months
Eligible Benefits Programs:
Emergency Aid to the Elderly, Disabled & Children (EAEDC)
MASSGrant
MassHealth CarePlus
MassHealth Family Assistance
MassHealth Limited
MassHealth Standard
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC)
Here's a link to the DTA page where you can request a benefits verification letter online.
Questions? Please contact Ethan Finlan, efinlan@mtm-inc.net
