Friday, December 10, 2010

New CAH Membership Plus Programs for Low - Moderate Income Seniors

We are pleased to announce that funds raised from local businesses, foundations, and individuals now make it possible for us to extend membership benefits to a few qualified households at a subsidized rate of $100 per year for a one-person household and $150 per year for a two-person household. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Applicants for subsidized memberships must be aged 70 or older and have gross annual incomes lower than $46,300 for a one-person household or $ 52,950 for a two-person household. Income verification is part of the application process.

The subsidy is for the annual membership fee only. All services from CAH vendors are billed directly to the member. Free services with membership include:

-Grocery Shopping service by appointment weekly
-Exercise classes - 3 per week
-Volunteer ride program - for medical appointments requiring sedation only
-One call referral to vetted service providers - member pays the provider for the services rendered
-Facilitated access to Mount Auburn Hospital
- Discounts from vendors and retail merchants
- Interest groups - bridge, Scrabble, book and poetry groups, walking
- Select member social events are free, others are at a cost

Please contact the office (617-864-1715) for a confidential application.