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PrincessP
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Transportation for people that are ill
Does anyone know any agencies etc...that provide transportation for the elderly or sick located in queens area? The only thing I could think of aside from other peoples referrals is calling a hospital. Unfortunately I am out here in the boonies. what hospitals are by the whitestone area? If anyone knows any transportation agencies please let me know as well. Thanks so much.
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mrswask
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Re: Transportation for people that are ill
What kind of transportation are you looking for? If you're talking about taking an elderly person to the doctor, etc - you can call a private ambulette company - a big one is Metrocare. Insurance doesn't always cover though.
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PrincessP
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Re: Transportation for people that are ill
Posted by mrswask
What kind of transportation are you looking for? If you're talking about taking an elderly person to the doctor, etc - you can call a private ambulette company - a big one is Metrocare. Insurance doesn't always cover though.
Thats exactly what I am looking for. My DH aunt has cancer now for about 20 plus years and its getting worse. she drives herself to the dr's which I think is crazy and I am trying to convince her to use tansportation. Though I told her it would be covered through insurance. I thought it was but I guess I need to check into that. Thanks for the info.
Message edited 1/26/2006 6:48:21 PM.
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mrswask
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Re: Transportation for people that are ill
No problem - it will depend on her insurance - what they cover, how often, etc. Good luck!
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BCK1029
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Re: Transportation for people that are ill
The best way to go about finding transportation would be to contact her insurance company. They should have a list of approved companies and should be able to give you more info about what is/isn't covered.
Good Luck! I know this stuff can be stressful...
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| Posted 1/26/06 8:39 PM |
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CathyB
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Re: Transportation for people that are ill
When my grandmother lived in Brooklyn she got rides on ambulettes through this service called Access-A-Ride. I'd ask her more about it but her memory really isn't what it used to be. I'm sorry.
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Re: Transportation for people that are ill
My grandfather has been transported by ambulette for the last few months to and from dialysis 3x/week and normal insurance does not cover it. I know for a fact that Medicare and AARP do not because that's what he has and we've been paying $260/week! Medicaid DOES cover it but that is income based and it's a 3 - 4 month application process. I would ask her doctor's office for a list of companies or they may have other patients who use a company that they can recommend.
The price will also vary depending on how ill the person is, whether they can get in and out on their own, are in a wheelchair, have to be transported by stretcher and even if they're on oxygen. It's terrible how much these people have to pay.
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Lisa
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Re: Transportation for people that are ill
My dad works for American Medical Response and they are a private ambulette company.
Here is the website
AMR
Maybe you can call them and see what they offer.
Good Luck!
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| Posted 1/27/06 8:49 AM |
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PrincessP
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Re: Transportation for people that are ill
Thank you everyone for your help. I will continue to look into the info you've given me. I told them since this last time she was in the hospital she should not have left without having asomeone set this up. I know the applic process seems to take a while. the best place to always get what you need is while you are in the hospital. I also think her severity "visually" I mean looking at her seems okay. However, this woman has had cancer spread all over her body. I dont think its right for her to be driving after chemo seesions for in regard to her own safety and those around her.
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curley999
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Re: Transportation for people that are ill
Could she qualify for something like this?
Access-A-Ride
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