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The Transit Assistance Program (TAP) is designed to make public transit through Metro Transit more affordable for low-income residents who are accessing one or more of many of the programs included on Bridge to Benefits. Once enrolled, you (and approved family members) will have access to $1.00 fares for a year. Learn more: https://www.metrotransit.org/tap-riders
Give Kids a Smile is a two-day statewide event on Feb 1 & 2 which participating dental clinics across the state provide free dental care to lower income children for free. This year some clinics are hosting events on other days throughout the year. Find participating clinics and dates or call United Way at 2-1-1 or 1-800-543-7709. You can also find children's dental providers who accept MA patients or have lower costs/sliding fee programs in our Low-Cost Health Care Directory.
The Trump Adminstration recently released a proposed change to the definition of public charge, the test applied to certain immigrants seeking to enter the country or to be granted lawful permanent residency to determine if they are likely to be reliant on government assistance. The current rule only includes cash assistance and certain long-term care programs, and NONE of the programs included on Bridge to Benefits. This is just a proposal and is not in effect, so all families should continue to access the programs on Bridge to Benefits for which they're eligible. Click here for more information about the current and proposed rule and who it affects.
The Postsecondary Child Care Grant Program helps low income students who have young children pay for child care while the student attends classes.