Transportation Help
Free bus passes, rides to medical appointments, gas vouchers, and vehicle repair programs. Medicaid covers medical transport in most states — call your plan.
What this covers
Medical transportation, ride programs for seniors and people with disabilities, bus/transit passes, gas assistance, car repair assistance, and paratransit services.
Does not cover: Commercial ride-sharing, car purchases, or driver's license services (see Legal for ID help).
Who is this for?
Anyone who needs help getting to medical appointments, work, school, or essential services and cannot drive or afford transportation.
How help usually works
Medicaid covers medical transportation — call your plan. Many cities have paratransit for people with disabilities. Nonprofit ride programs serve seniors. Some agencies provide bus passes or gas cards.
Best first steps
- If you need a ride to a medical appointment and have Medicaid, call your plan's transportation line — it's a covered benefit.
- For ongoing transit needs, ask about reduced-fare transit passes at your local transit authority.
- Seniors and people with disabilities can apply for paratransit services through local transit.
- Call 211 for local ride programs and gas assistance.
What to bring
Medicaid card (for medical transport), disability documentation (for paratransit), proof of income (for reduced-fare passes).
Emergency vs. standard help
Emergency: Call 911 for medical emergencies. Standard: Schedule medical transport through Medicaid or apply for paratransit.
Example Transportation Resources
Enter your ZIP code above to see resources near you. Here are some examples:
Phoenix area
Duet: Partners in Health & Aging
Free rides to medical appointments and essential errands for homebound seniors and adults with disabilities in the Phoenix metro.
555 W Glendale Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021
Mon-Fri, appointment-based