Transportation

What transportation services are offered for recipients of public assistance?

• The Non-Emergency (NET) Transportation Program provides rides to and from medical appointments.
• The OWF Cash Assistance Program provides certain OWF Cash Assistance recipients rides to and from work sites.

 

Non-Emergency (NET) Transportation

 

If I receive Medicaid through an HMO, can I still qualify for the NET Program?

• Only after you have exhausted all of the HMO's transportation services.  To find out what types of transportation your HMO covers, please visit the following websites: 

Buckeye	http://www.buckeyehealthplan.com/for-members/members/
Caresource	https://www.caresource.com/members/ohio/ohio-medicaid/benefits-and-services/additional-services//
Molina	http://www.molinahealthcare.com/members/oh/en-US/mem/medicaid/overvw/coverd/services/Pages/transport.aspx
Paramount	http://www.paramounthealthcare.com/transportation-assistance-progam
United Healthcare	https://www.uhccommunityplan.com/dual-eligible/benefits/dual-plan-transportation-assistance

 

Who is eligible to receive NET?

• All Medicaid recipients

How does the program work?

• LCDJFS opens a NET case for Medicaid recipients in need of transportation assistance with either LifeCare Ambulance Services, Provide a Ride, or Lorain County Transit
• Clients who will be using transportation services are determined to be eligible by the LCDJFS Transportation Coordinator.  The clients must then call the provider to arrange for future services
• ALL NET rides require 48 hours notice

What types of appointments can I get transportation assistance for?

• Medicaid appointments ONLY
• Transportation can be out of Lorain County, as long as the medical facility accepts Medicaid AND the physician/medical facility provides written veriifcation that the services they are performing are not available in Lorain County

 

Is there any limit to the number of times I can use the NET Program?

• No

How do I apply for the NET Program?

• Call the LCJFS Transportation Coordinator at 844-640-6446

 

OWF Cash Assistance and Transportation

Who is eligible to receive transportation services through the OWF Cash Assistance Program?

• Only those recipients of OWF Cash Assistance who are required to travel to and from a Work Experience Program (WEP) or a JOBS Program worksite

What types of transportation assistance are available through this program?

• Bus tickets
• $50 monthly travel allowance (issued in conjunction with OWF monthly benefit allotment)

How do I find more information about this program?

• If you receive OWF Cash Assistance and have questions about this program, call your ESC/JOBS Worker or the LCJFS Call Center at 844-640-6446

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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• Call Center
• Case Management
• Cash Assistance
• Food Assistance
• Fraud Hotline
• Healthchek and Pregnancy-Related Services
• How to Apply
• Information and Referral
• Medicaid
  • ABD Medicaid
  • Breast and Cervical Cancer Project
  • MAGI Medicaid for Adults, Children, and Families
  • MBIWD
  • Medicare Premium Assistance Programs
  • Nursing Home and Long-Term Care
  • Waiver Programs
• Other Informational Sites
• Prescription Assistance Programs
• Prevention, Retention and Contingency
• Report Changes
• SNAP Employment and Training
• Transportation
• Cash, Food, & Medical Assistance Home