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how to get a medicare clipper card

by Nyah Welch MD Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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To get your Clipper Card: Call (877) 878-8883 or go to the Clipper website Visit the following retail locations:

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Can I get a Senior Clipper card at Walgreens?

Clipper cards can be purchased at www.clippercard.com, one of Clipper's® retailers such as Walgreens or at the Caltrain office in San Carlos. Adult cards cost $3. Youth and Senior cards are free. If you are purchasing a youth or senior Clipper® card, you must complete an application to obtain a Clipper® card.

Can I get a Clipper card at Walgreens?

Walgreens/other retailers Buy an adult Clipper card or load value on any type of Clipper card.

What is senior age for Clipper card?

65 and overYouth and Senior Cards Riders age 5-18 or 65 and over can apply for a Youth or Senior Clipper card by mail, email or fax. Or get a card in person. You'll need to verify your birth date with an accepted form of identification for a Youth or Senior Clipper card.

Is it cheaper to use a Clipper card?

Paying with Clipper Always have $1.25 in cash value on your card, even if you have a pass. Caltrain accepts the following on a Clipper card: Cash value: Clipper customers get discounts on one-way fares (55 cents for adults, 15 cents for others).

How long does money stay on Clipper card?

You have up to 6 months to spend down your balance, so you can load the funds. If you haven't reduced your balance by that time, the order will expire, and Clipper will return the value to your transit benefit provider.

Can you cash out a Clipper card?

7. REFUNDS. 7.1 A Cardholder may request a refund of the remaining cash value on a Registered Card with a minimum $5 cash value balance by mailing a completed Clipper Cancellation Form, which is available at www.clippercard.com. Refunds are subject to the fees in Section 10.

Are Clipper cards free for seniors?

Free Muni for Seniors (ages 65+) This program provides low and moderate income seniors residing in San Francisco free access to Muni services, including cable cars, when using a Clipper card. Once you are in possession of your Free Muni Clipper Card you can transfer it to your phone on the Clipper App.

How do I transfer money from one Clipper card to another?

To transfer your unused cash balance to a new card, you need to purchase a new adult Clipper card on your device and then call Clipper Customer Service at 877.878. 8883 to request a balance transfer.

Where can I buy a BART Senior Clipper card?

Senior citizens can now visit one of the eight MyTransitPlus kiosks located in the downtown San Francisco BART stations: Embarcadero, Montgomery Street, Powell Street and Civic Center; and in the East Bay, the Richmond, Coliseum/Oakland Airport, Bay Fair and Walnut Creek BART stations.Jul 19, 2012

Can Clipper card be used on Amtrak?

Passengers cannot add value to Clipper cards on board Capitol Corridor trains; however, there are many convenient ways to load value including online and by setting up Clipper's Autoload feature.

Can you use Clipper card for more than one person?

To clarify - a Clipper Card is agnostic of the person using it, but two people can't use it at the same time. For example, you could use it in the morning, and someone else could use it in the afternoon.

What happens if you forget to tag off Clipper?

If you forget to tag off, that's the fare you will pay. But if you tag off, Clipper will return the difference of $6 to your card. The other reason to tag off is to take advantage of eligible free or discounted rides when you transfer from one transit agency to another.

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