Eligibility for Transportation Disadvantaged services from MCAT Handy Bus is based on one of the following three (3) criteria:

a) An individual’s functional ability to use the MCAT fixed route bus system. Applicant's must provide that because of a physical or mental/cognitive impairment, they are unable to independently use the MCAT fixed route bus system. These impairments can be permanent, temporary, or conditional under certain circumstances, and must be verified by an authorize medical professional.

b) Applicant's annual gross household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines as defined by the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS.) Income verification is required for all family members residing in the household.

Accepted Proof of Income is as follows:

1) First page of your tax return.
2)DCF Cash Benefit/Child Support Letter.
3)Minimum of two most recent pay stubs.
4)Unemployment Compensation Income Verification
5) Retirement/Pension Statement (includes VA)
6) Social Security Income Verification or Proof of Income Letter (includes SSI and SSDI).

c) Applicant's age (>60) prevents them from accessing available transportation service.

Handy Bus services that are funded by the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged (FCTD) have separate eligibility requirements. These eligibility requirements include: Per Florida Statute 421.011, Transportation Disadvantaged individuals are those, who because of a physical or mental disability, income status, or age are unable to transport themselves or to purchase transportation are, therefore dependent upon others to obtain access to health care, employment, education or other life-sustaining activities; or are children who are handicapped or high-risk or at-risk as defined in F.S. 411.202.