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Transportation
Access to transportation services that are flexible and responsive to the varied needs of older adults and people with disabilities is critical to the success of many programs available in Vermont.
DDAS works closely with numerous state and local agencies to ensure that individuals have access to transportation services to maintain independence and promote access to needed services and resources.
Programs Include
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Medicaid Medical Transportation
Transportation is available for individuals who have no other means of transportation available to them and are traveling to a medical appointment covered by Medicaid.
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Other Necessary Transportation - Elders/Disabled Transportation Services
Transportation is available for people who cannot drive and/or who need transportation for a variety of reasons, such as to go to a medical appointment, work, shopping, community meal program, adult day center, community activity, or meeting.
Services provided are relatively flexible, however it is not an entitlement and availability depends on the region of the state and funding available.
These services are limited to people aged 60 and older, or people with disabilities
Eligibility
- People of any age receiving Medicaid.
- Older adults, people with disabilities, and their caregivers/attendants.
Providers of Services
Local Transportation Brokers
- Vermont Public Transportation Association (VPTA)
Serves both Medicaid and Non-Medicaid riders.
Program Contacts
- DDAS - Community Development Unit
Phone: (802) 241-4534
Policies and Guidelines
- Transportation Procedure Manual from the Office of Vermont Health Access (OVHA)
This manual describes the criteria for determining if a Medicaid beneficiary is eligible for transportation benefits and is used by brokers to determine both eligibility for and provision of the least costly, most appropriate transportation for eligible Medicaid beneficiaries. This manual does not replace or supercede the Vermont Medicaid Provider Manual found at www.vtmedicaid.com or the Vermont Medicaid CMS 1500 Supplement, NPI Billing Instructions also found at www.vtmedicaid.com.
Publications
- Elders and Persons with Disabilities Transportation Program Review (2005)
As more elders and persons with disabilities stay in their communities, they require safe, reliable and affordable transportation to basic services and amenities.
