Guides for families
Plain answers about getting an older parent or loved one to medical care: what kind of ride they need, who pays, what it costs and how to book.
- How to get a parent to medical appointments when they can’t driveA four-step plan for adult children: choose the right kind of ride, vet the provider, sort out who pays, and book with confidence.
- Does Medicare or Medicaid pay for medical rides?How Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, private insurance and private pay compare for non-emergency medical transportation, plus a script for calling your plan.
- Questions to ask a medical transportation company before you bookA printable checklist for comparing non-emergency medical transportation providers on safety, the help they give, scheduling and price.
- Medical ride FAQ: booking, riding along, door-to-door and moreAnswers to common questions about non-emergency medical transportation: what to have ready, how far ahead to book, ride-alongs, insurance and the difference between curbside and door-through-door.
- How much does a private-pay medical ride cost?Typical private-pay prices for walking, wheelchair van and stretcher medical rides, what adds to the price, and how to get an accurate quote.
- How to book a Medicaid ride in Phoenix, Tampa, Orlando, Boise, Sacramento and Salt Lake CityWho to call for Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation in each SeniorMedRides city, with official phone numbers and how much notice to give.