All you can do is ask. I do know that about 20 years ago I was in the same situation and asked. Instead the Bishop bought me a transit pass for the month.
My son keeps telling me I need to watch this. I haven't even made it past the first episode. So far hasn't caught my attention. But he says to stay with it.
I definitely feel that taxing those receiving social security benefits when they come of age on money they already paid taxes on when working is theft.
MOE had mentioned choirs being used as prelude music. He didn't say that there shouldn't be ANY prelude music. The organ or piano is and has always been acceptable for prelude and postlude music.
There are a couple of the temple recommend questions that I feel you would have a hard time denying. I'd say talk to your new Bishop no matter how difficult.