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King County Metro Transit At Community Health Access Program

Community Resource

Serves: Seattle, King County

About this resource

This initiative provides a fully subsidized bus pass for travel on King County Metro and Sound Transit to residents of King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties whose income is at or below 80% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) and who are enrolled in specific benefit programs. Applications can be submitted online, via phone, or in person.

Intake Procedure: Individuals can apply through agencies such as Public Health - Seattle & King County and Catholic Community Services. All eligible participants who join the subsidized annual pass program will need to obtain a new ORCA LIFT card, which will remain valid for over two years. The subsidized pass credit lasts for up to 12 months.

Fees: There are no fees for the fully subsidized pass. The standard ORCA Lift fare is $1 per ride.

Who can use this

  • Individuals aged over 6 with an income at or below 80% of the Federal Poverty Level, who also meet these criteria: 1. Reside in King, Pierce, or Snohomish counties. 2. Are enrolled in one of the specified benefit programs such as TANF, RCA, ABD, PWA (excluding WIC or Pregnancy Medical), SSI, or HEN. ORCA Lift cards are available for households earning under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level.

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