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Description

Transportation assistance for low-income families or persons with unusual medical transportation expenses may be provided.

General Eligibility

Eligibility is based on income or individual circumstances.

How to Apply

Each ride program is different. See the descriptions that follow.

Cost

Each ride program is different. See the descriptions that follow.

Services

Supplemental Medical Transportation Assistance Program - provides rides for persons with medical treatments which are frequent, or of long duration, or more than 25 miles from the patient's home. Riders receive assistance with transportation costs not covered by Medical Assistance. Co-pay is based on ability to pay.

To apply, call Dane County Department of Human Services at 242-6486.

Common Carrier Medical Assistance Transportation - is available to persons eligible for Title IX Medical Assistance (MA) who do not have Specialized Medical Vehicle (SMV) eligibility certification. Rides are available to MA-covered services. Transportation may be provided by bus, cab, SMV, or other common carrier. This is an individualized service. Rides are coordinated through HMOs, approved clinics and agencies, social or caseworkers, or DCDHS staff. Service area includes all of Dane County and may cover pre-approved out-of-county travel. There is currently no donation, fare or passenger co-pay.

To apply, call Dane County Department of Human Services at 242-4566.

Contact

For more information, contact:

Norah Cashin, Transportation Coordinator
Dane County Department of Human Services
1202 Northport DR/3rd FL
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 242-6486
cashin@co.dane.wi.us

Language Services

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