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magicarpet

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5. Please don't dump her off in a wilderness area,...

Reply to nature-lover (Original post)

Sun Feb 2, 2025, 07:06 PM

Feb 2

.... because it sounds like she voted for the Tangerine Traitor.

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Elderly neighbor's gov. subsidized ride to doctor's appointment tomorrow was canceled. [View all] nature-lover Feb 2 OP

I would have told her to go pound sand. BannonsLiver Feb 2 #1

My husband is planning to counsel with her on the drive. I have hope. nature-lover Feb 2 #4

Under what Purview was it Cancelled? We Still Cha Feb 2 #10

It might be under a different grant than Medicaid. haele Feb 2 #16

Ah Mahalo for relying, Haele? Cha Feb 2 #24

Actually that's the correct way to go. You guys are very kind. BannonsLiver Feb 2 #21

Because of her age I think the compassionate thing to do would be to cut her some slack. totodeinhere Feb 2 #28

I don't suppose updating her on causes will help Hassler Feb 2 #2

Poor thing. Good thing you're taking her to the doctor! She seems to need one Deuxcents Feb 2 #3

Please don't dump her off in a wilderness area,... magicarpet Feb 2 #5

what government program pays for these rides? nt DURHAM D Feb 2 #6

The VA offers transport Texasgal Feb 2 #7

Doesn't seem like this is a VA patient. nt DURHAM D Feb 2 #9

The OP didn't say Texasgal Feb 2 #12

Could be a VA spouse or surviving spouse. haele Feb 2 #17

That's what I asked,, Durham.. because I Cha Feb 2 #11

Medicare has a program to cover it in some cases. Ontheroad Feb 2 #13

Medicaid. Here's one explanation / description. lostnfound Feb 2 #15

Medicaid does. Crunchy Frog Feb 2 #19

It's Community Service, Inc. by the state (TX) and local agencies. nature-lover Feb 2 #20

Has this funding been cut? Texasgal Feb 2 #22

When they called to cancel the appt., they said they are in an all-day meeting tomorrow to evaluate. nature-lover Feb 2 #23

Did they cancel the appopintment or just the transport? Texasgal Feb 2 #25

Just the transport. nature-lover Feb 2 #26

This sounds a bit off. Texasgal Feb 2 #27

Not confused, sharp minded. My initial point was how happy she was that Trump was in charge now nature-lover Feb 2 #30

Well.. considering that her benefit has nothing Texasgal Feb 2 #31

Very true. nature-lover Feb 2 #34

Apparently, none any more RainCaster Feb 2 #8

I called my Medicaid Provider on Friday and Cha Feb 2 #14

You're more generous than I would be. Crunchy Frog Feb 2 #18

I wasn't aware that there is a government program that subsidizes rides to the doctor. totodeinhere Feb 2 #29

This is funded in Texas. She pays a nominal fee per ride. Look under your state DOT mobility public transit. nature-lover Feb 2 #32

Thanks. n/t totodeinhere Feb 2 #33

Medicaid gives doctor rides. WhiteTara Feb 2 #35