Your Transportation Benefit
Getting to Your Health-Related Locations — At No Extra Cost to You
Original Medicare provides limited transportation coverage. Elderplan Select (HMO-POS I-SNP/IE-SNP) adds a [$1,000] quarterly allowance transportation benefit that can help you get to plan-approved health-related locations, such as doctor appointments, pharmacies, and other eligible destinations through your Flex benefit
Benefit at a Glance
| Service | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Plan Approved Transportation | Health-related locations · up to $1,000 per quarter · unused funds expire at the end of each quarter |
| Ride options | Taxi · Rideshare · Bus/Subway · Van · Medical transport |
| Emergency transportation | Call 911 for emergencies |
Where You Can Go
- Your primary care provider (PCP) or specialist
- The pharmacy
- A hospital, urgent care, or outpatient facility
- A dental, vision, or hearing appointment with a plan provider
- Plan-sponsored wellness events and Member-to-Member activities
- Approved fitness or therapy appointments
This benefit is for non-emergency transportation. For an emergency, always call 911.
How to Schedule a Ride
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Call
Call the transportation reservation line of your choice to schedule your transportation
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Have ready
Your OTC + Flex card number · appointment date and time · pickup address · destination address
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Schedule
2–3 business days in advance when possible; same-day for urgent medical needs