St. Mary's County, Maryland Medical Assistance Transportation Program
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Posted by friendshelpingfriends
on Dec 19, 2010
(last modified on Feb 2, 2011)
301-475-4296
St. Mary's County Health Department offers a safety-net transportation service for county residents eligible for medical assistance. Transportation to and from medical appointments is provided.
Criteria for eligibility:
▪ Riders must be residents of St. Mary’s County and hold an active Medical Assistance card
▪ Appointments must be medically necessary and be a MA covered service. Your doctor must accept Medical Assistance as payment for the services you are receiving.
Transportation Assistance Options:
Public Bus: We can help you access bus service if you live on a public bus route and your appointment place is on the same route. If you do not have the fare, please call our office.
Gas Vouchers: Available if you have someone to take you to your appointment, but need financial assistance with gas expenses. Call us before you go to the appointment. If using your own vehicle, you must have multiple medical appointments causing a financial burden to be eligible for gas vouchers.
Ambulance Services: The health department has a contract with a local ambulance company for routine, non-emergency services. These services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. A doctor’s order is required.
Health Department Vehicle: Health department drivers provide door-to-door or curb-to-curb services throughout the county depending on patients' needs. Wheelchair vehicles are available. Call to arrange service at least two days before your appointment. We relay medical trips to the city. For appointments in the city (D. C. or Baltimore), we require at least three days notice to make the arrangements for you. Transportation out of the county is only available for medical services that are unavailable within St. Mary's County.
What if I don’t have an Medical Assistance card but still need a ride to medical appointments? When the health department has a driver in your area, going in the direction you need, and there is a seat available on the vehicle, we may be able to help you. A small fee is charged.
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Public Bus: We can help you access bus service if you live on a public bus route and your appointment place is on the same route. If you do not have the fare, please call our office.
