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Texasgal

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22. Has this funding been cut?

Reply to nature-lover (Reply #20)

Sun Feb 2, 2025, 07:38 PM

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I've not heard anything about this?

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

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

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

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

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

Ah Mahalo for relying, Haele? Cha Sunday #24

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

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

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

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

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

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

The VA offers transport Texasgal Sunday #7

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

The OP didn't say Texasgal Sunday #12

Could be a VA spouse or surviving spouse. haele Sunday #17

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

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

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

Medicaid does. Crunchy Frog Sunday #19

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

Has this funding been cut? Texasgal Sunday #22

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

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

Just the transport. nature-lover Sunday #26

This sounds a bit off. Texasgal Sunday #27

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

Well.. considering that her benefit has nothing Texasgal Sunday #31

Very true. nature-lover Sunday #34

Apparently, none any more RainCaster Sunday #8

I called my Medicaid Provider on Friday and Cha Sunday #14

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

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

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

Thanks. n/t totodeinhere Sunday #33

Medicaid gives doctor rides. WhiteTara Sunday #35