Customer Support Ruling

Free Matter for the Blind and Other Physically Handicapped Persons - Extra Services

UPDATED January 2017

PS-013 (703.5)

This CSR discusses the use of extra services when mailing material as Free Matter for the Blind and Other Physically Handicapped Persons.

Free Matter for the Blind and Other Physically Handicapped Persons is a special category of mail. It is not included in First-Class Mail, Periodicals, or USPS Marketing Mail.

If extra services are requested, except insurance, the class of mail is changed, and payment of postage and fees for special services is required. A mailer may insure a parcel, mailable as Free Matter for the Blind or Other Physically Handicapped Persons, by paying only the required insurance fee. However, all matter sent certified or registered mail requires payment of postage plus the full fees charged for the extra service.

(signed)

Anita Bizzotto

Manager

Mailing Standards

Headquarters, US Postal Service

Washington DC  20260-3436