Does Illinois Medicaid provide transportation?
In Illinois, Medicaid will pay for transportation to and from medical appointments if the provider is authorized to bill Medicaid. Medicaid will cover emergency medical transportation in all cases deemed to be a medical emergency.
Does Medicare pay for transportation?
Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) generally does not cover transportation to get routine health care. However, it may cover non-emergency ambulance transportation to and from a health-care provider.
How much does Medicaid pay for transportation?
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Fee Schedule
| TYPE OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICE AND/ OTHER CHARGES | BASE RATE DURING WEEKDAYS BUSINESS HOURS | BASE RATE DURING HOLIDAYS |
|---|---|---|
| Ambulatory | $25 – $30 | $35 – $45 |
| Wheelchair | $45 – $50 | $85 – $100 |
| Stretcher | $100 – $200 | $150 – $250 |
| Mileage fees | $3 – $5 per mile | $5 – $10 per mile |
Is the First Transit Company a transportation provider?
First Transit is NOT a transportation provider, and does not arrange transportation. First Transit does maintain a list of enrolled Medicaid transportation providers for Participants to select from. Additional information can be found on this website about the role of First Transit, Inc. and the functions provided for HFS.
How can I contact First Transit in Chicago?
1. Phone: 2. Fax (630) 873-1450 3. Mail: Monday – Friday 08:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding the following holidays: Participants and Providers may communicate with First Transit by following: 1. Phone: First Transit has two toll-free numbers for providers and participants and a teletypewriter (TTY) line for the hearing and/or speech impaired.
When did First Transit take over paratransit call center?
Beginning in 2002, First Transit took over operations for the Paratransit Call Center. This call center is the central hub for all paratransit reservations, dispatch, scheduling, and customer calls. In 2018, this call center contract was renewed for an additional five years. Why First Transit?
Where is first transit in Glen Ellyn IL?
First Transit Inc., 799 W. Roosevelt Road, Building 4, Suite 200, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 If you have complaints please call us at the phone numbers above, email us at [email protected] or fill the following form by clicking the link here
