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 Transportation
services are available, to those who
qualify for Medicaid and need to attend a medical or counseling
appointment. The Non- Emergency Transportation program is
designed to increase access to medical appointments for
Medicaid-eligible individuals.
Non Emergency
Transportation
Who
is eligible?
1.
Customers residing in Fairfield County who are in current receipt
of Medicaid may qualify.
2. Customers attending a Medicaid-reimbursable appointment.
3. Individuals who have met their Spenddown for the month of the
transportation request.
Services
available:
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The mode(s) of
transportation that FCJFS determines to be its primary, or most
often utilized mode of transportation is:
FCJFS
transportation drivers
Fairfield County
Job & Family Services employs trained drivers who provide
transportation to eligible individuals.
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The mode(s)
of transportation that FCJFS utilizes as a secondary mode of
transportation is:
Contracted
agencies
Fairfield County
Job & Family Services staff will schedule transportation with a
contracted external driving agency to ensure eligible
individuals can attend their scheduled medical appointment.
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The FCJFS
policy regarding the selection of the transportation that is
the most cost-effective mode of transportation that
addresses the customer’s medical condition and timeliness
concerns.
Gas vouchers
Gas vouchers may
be available on a limited basis. Staff will determine the most
cost effective transportation method that matches the customer’s
medical condition and time constraints.
How to Apply:
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All requests
for transportation must be made at least 5 business days
notice prior to the appointment.
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Call the FCJFS
Transportation Team at (740)653-1701 or toll free
1-800-450-8845 to see if you qualify.
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All
transportation customers must sign a Rights and
Responsibilities form which must be returned to the
transportation team to be kept on file.
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Social
Security numbers must be provided by the customer requesting
transportation. Other necessary information includes the
doctor's name and address, appointment dates and time of
appointment.
Other
Transportation
Other transportation may be available for those in receipt
of public assistance. This transportation is limited to specific
activities. Please contact your Success Coach or Eligibility
Referral Specialist for more information regarding this type of
transportation.
Click here
to read the Non-Emergency Transportation Plan
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