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Every citizen over 60 years of age has the right to Senior Citizen Card which is a benefit from the Federal Government that brings many facilities, such as discounts on urban bus tickets, free parking, and free interstate bus tickets.
The curious thing is that many elderly people don't even know that this benefit exists, and that's why it's important to highlight that it's not just about age, but other criteria such as income, registration and other information are also important to have access.
This benefit has been around for some time, as well as the Brazil Aid, Gas Aid, Brazil Aid loan, Brazil Smiling Program aid (offers free implants and dentists) and other government benefit programs.
If you have never heard of this benefit, keep reading this article and you will certainly be able to help an elderly person in your family to access this benefit that helps many people in our country. Keep reading!
Benefits of the Senior Citizen Card
When the elderly person gets the Senior Citizen Card, he can, together with the necessary proof of income, acquire free interstate transport tickets, two spaces per vehicle or up to a discount of 50% on the price of tickets if the beneficiaries have an income equal to or less than two minimum wages.
Today, this document has a QR Code, which contains basic information about the elderly person and a verification code, including the validity of the card. Even when the elderly person has ways to prove their income, they do not need the card to buy tickets, and only need to present the proof at the ticket office.
Only senior citizens who are 60 years of age or older and who have registered with the Federal Government's Single Registry for Social Programs are entitled to a Senior Citizen Card. If you are senior citizens and have an income of up to two minimum wages, you should contact any CRAS in your municipality and ask for guidance.
How to get the wallet?
In addition, you must always keep an eye on your card, as it is valid for two years, and after this period you must renew it at CRAS. That is why it is important to always keep the government informed of any changes in your income, as the benefit may be blocked if this does not occur.
Getting your license is very simple, and you can start the registration process without leaving your home. If you have internet access, just access this link. But if you prefer, you can go to the nearest CRAS and take your personal documents and proof of income, along with your NIS (Social Registration Number).
You will only have the NIS if you are registered with CadÚnico, so you need to have this registration updated, as CRAS will not request your senior citizen card without this number. The time for approval of the card and approval is approximately 45 days.
Senior Citizen Card x Senior Citizen Ticket and Other Benefits
The ticket is used by municipalities to facilitate transportation, and senior citizens can get free or discounted access to municipal buses. CRAS is the place where you can get all these questions answered and also find out what other benefits are available.
Many states have several benefits for seniors over the age of 60 or 65, such as exemption from property tax, for example, while some cities offer exemption from this tax for those who own property. Half-price tickets are perhaps the best-known benefit, often used at shows and leisure activities.
When it comes to buying their own home, seniors also have special conditions in terms of both price and financing. And with regard to free and discounted travel, which we mentioned above, this is also very advantageous, since many seniors like to travel to visit friends and family.
How to Use the Senior Citizen Card to Issue Tickets?
The cardholder must go to the company's counter in person to prove the purchase and present the senior citizen's card, along with the photo ID. The transport companies can validate the document using the QR Code. To do this, they access the website and click on the “validate card” option.
It is important to note that requests for discounted tickets using the senior citizen card must be made at least three hours before the bus departure time. If it is a holiday or the destination is well-known and popular, and in high demand, it is better to book even earlier.
According to the law, transportation companies are required to reserve two seats on the bus for senior citizens, and if no senior citizen shows up in advance, they can put these seats up for sale. However, if there is any violation of the law, the senior citizen can contact the consumer protection agency, such as Procon.
The ticket is personal and cannot be used by another person. Another important detail is that it is only valid for the time and date issued. If any change is necessary, a new ticket must be issued, depending on the availability of both the elderly person and the transport company.
