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Transportation Assistance Resources
Reliable transportation is essential for getting to medical appointments and meeting other important daily needs, and there are programs available to help reduce that burden. National and local resources offer free rides to treatment, financial assistance for travel expenses such as airfare, lodging and public transit and referrals to charitable transportation services.
Coverage and eligibility may vary, especially for state-based benefits like Medicaid, so it’s helpful to check with your insurance provider, local transit agencies, aging or disability organizations or mobility management programs to explore available options. If you’re unsure where to start, calling 211 or contacting local community organizations can connect you to transportation support in your area.
The American Cancer Society Road To Recovery® program gives free rides to cancer-related medical appointments. Trained volunteer drivers pick you up, take you to your appointment, and drop you off at home. All for free and all to make your days a little easier.
Website: www.cancer.org
Phone Number: 1-800-227-2345
Medicaid transportation is a critical service that assists beneficiaries with accessing covered Medicaid services and has a direct impact on health outcomes, coverage varies by state.
Website: www.medicaid.gov
Phone Number: Varies by state.
MMA provides information about all forms of charitable, long distance medical transportation and provides referrals to all appropriate sources of help to patients who cannot afford travel for medical care.
Website: https://www.mercymedical.org/
The transportation program assists patients with funds to access affordable and reliable transportation for their health needs. Services covered include airfare, car rentals, lodging, public transit, and more.
Website: https://www.panfoundation.org/funds/transportation/
Phone Number: 1-866-316-7263
Find local transportation programs by searching the Rides in Sight database.
Website: https://ridesinsight.org
Phone Number: 1-855-607-4337
A free, confidential service available 24 hours, 7 days a week that provides local referrals for a wide range of needs, including housing, food assistance, health care, financial support, and more.
Other resources available (food, housing and utilities, medical care, mental health, child care, employment, general financial assistance)
Website: www.211.org
Phone Number: 211
Additional tips for finding transportation assistance:
- Local transit companies or organizations: Start by contacting your local and regional transit organizations. Ask if they have any mobility management programs.
- Contact your state: Local aging or disability organizations may be able to provide free or discounted transportation if you meet certain criteria.
- Check your insurance benefits: If you have Medicaid, your benefits may include assistance with transportation to and from medical appointments. Call your caseworker or the office in charge of
- Medicaid in your area to see if help is available.
- Check with rideshare services: Ride share services often have options for those that need transportation assistance.