Elderly, Hurry Up and Get Your Money! Senior Card Upgraded with 3 Major Benefits 'Monthly 700 Yuan Allowance Until Death', Eligible County and City Can Directly Deposit with Card

As the usage scope of the Miaoli County Senior Love and Care Card continues to expand, the Miaoli County Government has announced new measures. After the card was made available for use with cooperative taxis, there were repeated reports from elderly individuals in remote areas that they 'couldn't call a taxi, could see but couldn't use it.' After reviewing the situation, County Magistrate Chung Tung-Chin decided that in the future, taxi rides and agricultural association consumption subsidies would be combined, allowing a maximum of 300 yuan per month to be used flexibly, enabling the elderly to use the benefits according to their needs. The county government stated that relevant system operations are currently underway, and the official launch time will be announced separately.

What new benefits have been added to the Miaoli Senior Love and Care Card? The Miaoli County Government stated that the Senior Love and Care Card originally provided a monthly subsidy of 700 points (1 point = 1 yuan), which could be used for taking Taiwan Railways, buses, and intercity buses. Starting this year, the scope of use has been gradually expanded. The latest adjustments are as follows:

1. Taxi and Agricultural Association Consumption Combined for 300 Yuan Usage Originally, taxis and agricultural association consumption had different subsidy methods. In the future, they will be integrated into a shared monthly quota of 300 yuan, which can be used flexibly according to actual needs. 2. Maximum of 100 Yuan per Card Swipe To benefit more elderly individuals, the maximum subsidy amount per card swipe remains at 100 yuan. 3. Only One Card per Item Purchased When purchasing the same item, each Senior Love and Care Card can only be swiped once, preventing duplicate use of subsidies.

Why the Adjustment? Elderly in Remote Areas Report 'Can't Call a Taxi' County Magistrate Chung Tung-Chin stated that since June, when the Senior Love and Care Card was made available for use with cooperative taxis, the county government has received numerous reports from elderly individuals that there are not enough taxis in remote areas, making it difficult to call a taxi even with subsidies, resulting in a situation where they 'can see but can't use it.' Additionally, some taxi drivers, due to the post-payment method of the Senior Love and Care Card, have to wait for the county government to disburse the funds, which also affects some drivers' willingness to accept orders. Therefore, the county government decided to adjust the subsidy method, allowing elderly individuals who cannot take a taxi to also use the quota for agricultural association consumption, thereby increasing the utilization rate of the benefits.

Miaoli County Senior Love and Care Card Subsidy Amount A monthly subsidy of 700 points (1 point = 1 yuan) is provided, which must be used within the current month. Any remaining points cannot be carried over to the next month.

Scope of Use for Miaoli County Senior Love and Care Card 1. Taiwan Railways You can take trains operated by Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA). When boarding, simply swipe your Senior Love and Care Card to deduct the welfare points. If the points are insufficient, you can use the remaining balance in the 'cash wallet' on the card to pay the difference. 2. Buses and Intercity Buses You can take buses and intercity buses on routes contracted by the Miaoli County Government (excluding national highway buses), including Miaoli Bus, Hsinchu Bus, Fengyuan Bus, Jyu-Business Transportation, Kinpa Bus, Taiwan Zhenhao Small Car Rental, Yijie Science and Technology Integration, and Jiechen Bus. The scope of application covers Miaoli County, Hsinchu County, Hsinchu City, and Taichung City. 3. Cooperative Taxis Available for use starting June 1, 2026. You can take taxis from cooperative fleets contracted by the Miaoli County Government, including Taiwan Big Fleet, Jinchang First Wireless Fleet, Fengcheng Fleet (commissioned by Daduhe Fleet), and Taichung Satellite Fleet. Before boarding, you must make a reservation by phone or app and proactively inform the driver that you will pay with the 'Miaoli County Senior Love and Care Card.' If you hail a taxi on the street, you must identify vehicles with the 'Miaoli County Senior Love and Care Taxi' identification sticker. The maximum deduction per ride is 100 yuan, with any excess to be paid by the cardholder. 4. Agricultural Association Consumption Added starting July 1, 2026. You can use it at 29 designated agricultural association convenience stores in Miaoli County. It is limited to personal use, with a maximum deduction of 100 yuan per month. Alcoholic beverages are not applicable.

The Miaoli County Government has announced that it will integrate taxi and agricultural association consumption subsidies in the future, changing to a shared monthly quota of 300 yuan, with each card swipe still limited to 100 yuan. The official launch time will be announced separately.

Eligibility for Applying for the Miaoli Senior Love and Care Card Individuals who meet the following criteria can apply to the Miaoli County Government: Elderly individuals aged 65 and above who are registered in Miaoli County. Individuals with disabilities who meet the regulations can apply for the Love and Care Card. The actual eligibility and required documents are still subject to the latest announcement by the Miaoli County Government.

Scope of Service for Miaoli Senior Love and Care Card Cooperative Taxi Service Currently, the Senior Love and Care Card can be used with cooperative fleets in the Miaoli living circle, covering the following areas: Miaoli County Taichung City Hsinchu City Hsinchu County The county government stated that it will continue to coordinate with cooperative fleets in the future, hoping to increase the number of service vehicles in remote areas and improve the convenience of calling taxis for the elderly.

Miaoli Senior Love and Care Card Q&A Q: How much subsidy can be used per month? Currently, a monthly subsidy of 700 points (700 yuan) is provided, with a maximum of 300 yuan shared between taxis and agricultural association consumption. Q: What is the maximum amount that can be swiped at once? The maximum subsidy per card swipe is 100 yuan. Q: When will the new system be implemented? The Miaoli County Government stated that relevant system operations have been initiated, and the official implementation date will be announced separately. Q: What if you can't call a taxi in remote areas? After the new system is implemented, if you cannot use the taxi subsidy, you can use the quota for cooperative agricultural association consumption, increasing the flexibility of benefit usage.

Source: _Miaoli County Government Social Affairs Bureau_ Editor in Charge/Lin Li