Let Medicaid Give You a Ride
Medicaid covers the cost of emergency medical transportation for eligible individuals.
An emergency is when your medical needs are immediate. Examples include having
a heart attack or being seriously injured in a car accident. In cases like these, you may
be taken to the emergency room by ground (ambulance) or air (medical flight). You
do not need pre-approval for emergency transportation. If you need a ride to a medical
appointment, Medicaid does not consider this an emergency, but you may still be able
to get a ride.
Where Can I Find the Nearest Medicar Special Needs Transportation in Chicago?
Medicaid covers rides for eligible individuals to and from the doctor's office, the
hospital, or another medical office for Medicaid-approved care. This coverage is
called “non-emergency medical transportation,” because it does not involve a medical
emergency. Medicaid may give you a ride if you do not have a car that works or do
not have a driver's license. You may also be able to get a ride if you have a physical
or mental disability or are unable to travel or wait for a ride alone. Coverage for these
rides may be different depending on your individual situation and needs. You may need
to get your State Medicaid agency's approval to qualify for a ride.
Who Can Get a Ride?
Federal regulations say that Medicaid beneficiaries can get rides to and from providers
when necessary.[1] States have different rules about when rides are necessary, so make
sure you check with your State. Generally, when you enroll in Medicaid, you will
receive instructions about when a ride is necessary and how and when you can schedule
a ride. You may have to call a Medicaid caseworker, a ride service, or another agency.
That contact should:
That contact should:
• Help you decide if you have an immediate need for care;
• Make sure you are eligible for Medicaid;
• Verify that you have an appointment with a Medicaid provider;
• Make sure that you have no other reasonable way to make it to your appointment; and
• Decide what type of ride Medicaid can give you for your situation.
• Make sure you are eligible for Medicaid;
• Verify that you have an appointment with a Medicaid provider;
• Make sure that you have no other reasonable way to make it to your appointment; and
• Decide what type of ride Medicaid can give you for your situation.
Based on this information, your contact will either set up the ride you need or will
tell you how to set up the ride yourself. A person or ride service approved by the State
Medicaid program will take you to and from your appointment.[2]
Generally, if you are enrolled in a Medicaid managed care plan, the customer service staff can give you facts about ride benefits.
Generally, if you are enrolled in a Medicaid managed care plan, the customer service staff can give you facts about ride benefits.
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How easier way to Manage your Rides?
This new tool lets you book new rides, review existing rides, make changes to rides, and cancel rides from your computer or mobile device. Here's a sneak peek at MTM Link, which gives you more control over your rides.
Click here to get Started .
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