Travelers Aid has secured funding from the Henry L. Hillman Foundation to offer the Senior Transportation Assistance Program for medical and grocery trips for Medicaid recipients.
Who is eligible
Individual Seniors who are 65 years of age or older that receive Medicaid. Ride-hailing options are limited to areas that can be reliably serviced by Lyft and UBER.
How to enroll
Clients can enroll by contacting the Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging Senior Line (412) 350-5460 or 800-344-4319 or by calling (412)281-5474 for more information.
Duration and type of assistance offered
Duration of assistance is ongoing as funding lasts. Clientele in need of aid with transportation to get to medical appointments, public assistance services, or grocery trips can inquire.
Eligible clients may receive up to a weekly medical trip and grocery or social service trips every other week.
Transportation offered
- GetGo Gasoline Cards
- Lyft, UBER Ride-Hailing – this is a concierge service; participants will call Travelers Aid and do not have to utilize applications on their personal cell phone
- This program is a “curb to curb” service. Travelers Aid cannot guarantee driver assistance with this program. The initiative is designed for ambulatory clients that do not require help in and out of the vehicle or with bags. This program is not a paratransit service. Seniors that require “door to door” services are encouraged to enroll in paratransit options.
Ride-Hailing Scheduling: (412) 436-9621 Ride-Hailing Hours: Monday-Friday 8:45am-3:00pm Closed on weekends and holidays
PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS
- Area Agency on Aging (412)350-5460 or 800-344-4319