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haele

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16. It might be under a different grant than Medicaid.

Sun Feb 2, 2025, 07:22 PM

Feb 2

We have a Community grant that provides transportation for the elderly through the DoT, also, the VA has a transportation service my dad used to use sometimes.
I hope she starts paying attention, but if your neighbor has been used to getting told what to do most of her life, it might be be difficult for her to understand what's going on.
Which is a problem with a lot of US citizens who should know better.

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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