New York NEMT

Transportation · New York · Free

Non-emergency medical transportation for New York Medicaid recipients via state Medicaid. A first stop for veterans, dialysis patients, and seniors with disabilities who qualify for paratransit. Some senior centers offer free van service to grocery stores, the pharmacy, and the senior center itself; ask about schedule and pickup zone. Stopping driving is one of the hardest decisions for a senior; having transportation lined up before that conversation makes it easier. Free, confidential, and available...

Contact & Details

Address: Statewide

Hours: Varies

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