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Susquehanna/Delaware Valley Profile than $15 for each brand name. PACENET cardholders enrolled in one of the program’s partner Part D plans will pay the Part D premium at the pharmacy each month, which will be calculated through the cost of the medications. PACENET cardholders enrolled in a Part D plan that is not one of the program’s partner plans will pay the Part D premium directly to the Part D plan. In addition, they will pay no more than the PACENET copayments of $8 for each generic prescription medication and $15 for each brand name. To apply for PACE or PACENET, call (800) 225-7223 or visit the PACECares website at https://pacecares.magellanhealth.com. Transportation Pennsylvania Free Transit Program – Provides free transit service on bus routes, trolley, and rapid-transit lines. Individuals 65 and older may ride free on fixed-route services at all regular operating times on weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Shared-Ride Program – Provides reduced-fare transportation services to persons 65 and older utilizing sharedride transportation services. Reducedfare transportation is provided to medical appointments, senior

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community centers, and adult daycare centers. Mature Driver Safety Program – There is a mandated auto insurance discount for older drivers who complete a mature driver improvement course. Courses are offered through AARP, AAA, and the NSC. It is intended for drivers 50 and older. Low-Vision License – Persons who do not meet the vision standards for a driver’s license may qualify for a restricted (low-vision) license. A restricted license allows the driver to drive during daylight hours on roadways other than freeways. A person with visual acuity of less than 20/70 combined vision, but at least 20/100 combined vision with best correction and 120 degrees field vision in the horizontal meridian, may qualify with a recommendation from an optometrist or physician. Retired Status Registration – Customers who qualify for retired status registration pay a $10 per year processing fee instead of the full $36 registration renewal fee. Total income must not exceed $19,200 and vehicles must weigh less than 9,000 lbs.

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