Amazon Prime for $6.99? Meet Prime Access

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Times are tough, but that doesn't mean you have to skip out on the little conveniences that make life a bit easier — or a lot more entertaining. Amazon knows this, which is why they've created Prime Access, a discounted version of the Prime membership that delivers the same perks for just $6.99/month (less than half the usual $14.99/month cost) for those who are receiving government assistance or are income verified.

Before you even start paying the discounted $6.99/month, Prime Access kicks things off with a 30-day free trial. Strings attached? Zero. It's the perfect way to test out the perks and see what all the fuss is about. Once your trial ends and you officially sign up, here's everything you'll unlock with Prime Access:

• Free, fast delivery: Same-day, one-day, and two-day shipping on millions of items
• Prime Video: Stream thousands of shows, movies, and Originals with limited ads (this includes live sports)
• Amazon Music: Ad-free podcasts and shuffle play for your favorite music
• Grubhub+: $0 delivery fees and special savings on takeout — can't beat that
• Amazon Photos: Unlimited full-res photo storage for your favorite memories
• Prime Gaming: Free games, Twitch perks, and extra in-game goodies every month
• Rx savings: Discounts on prescriptions at over 60,000 pharmacies, including CVS and Walgreens
• Prime Fuel Savings: Save 10¢ per gallon at over 7,000 locations

Plus, you'll unlock Prime Day access and exclusive deals year-round. This is the most affordable way to get Prime, and no, you're not missing out on anything.

Who Qualifies for Prime Access?

If you're wondering what kind of documentation you need to qualify, here's a breakdown of acceptable forms of verification. You only need to provide one of the following to get approved:

• Medicaid: Upload your Medicaid eligibility letter
• SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program): Enter your EBT number and upload an image of your EBT card
• SSI (Supplemental Security Income): Accepted as proof (note: this is different from Social Security or SSDI)
• Direct Express Prepaid Debit Card: Upload a picture of the card
• TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)
• TTANF (Tribal TANF)
• NSLP (National School Lunch Program): Must include a letter with your child's name and school name
• LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program)
• WIC (Women, Infants, and Children program)
• NAP (Puerto Rico's Nutrition Assistance Program): Upload image of the Tarjeta de la Familia
• Tax Transcripts: Provide a copy of your IRS tax transcript

How to Sign Up for Prime Access

Lucky for you, the process is super simple:

1. Verify your income or upload proof that you're enrolled in a qualifying assistance program
2. Add a payment method for once your trial ends
3. Enjoy your perks, because Prime isn't just about buying stuff, it's about streaming, saving, gaming, and more

Everyone should have access to Prime's perks, and now you can at a fraction of the price.

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