NEED HELP GETTING TO YOUR NEXT MEDICAL APPOINTMENT?

Free and discounted rides are available!

¿NECESITA AYUDA PARA ACUDIR A SU PRÓXIMA CITA MÉDICA?

Disponemos de transporte gratuito y con descuento.

Select a category below to find free and discounted transportation services for your next medical appointment. Before you call, be sure to have the following information on-hand:

  • Medicaid ID or Social Security Number
  • Name of the medical professional
  • Address and phone number of appointment location and your pick-up location
  • Date and time of appointment
  • Reason for visit

*If you are unable to find an option for scheduling a ride to your next appointment, call the Transportation Coordinator at 832-548-5000 ext. 7660.

Seleccione una categoría a continuación para encontrar servicios de transporte gratuitos y con descuento para su próxima cita médica. Antes de llamar, asegúrese de tener a mano la siguiente información:

  • Número de identificación de Medicaid o de la Seguridad Social
  • Nombre del profesional médico
  • Dirección y número de teléfono del lugar de la cita y del lugar donde le recogerán
  • Fecha y hora de la cita
  • Motivo de la visita

*Si no encuentra ninguna opción para programar un traslado a su próxima cita, llame al Coordinador de transporte al 832-548-5000 ext. 7660.

Select a Category

MetroLIft (curb-to-curb & shared-ride transportation)

Contact

Application process:

  • Questions: (713) 225 0119

Eligibility

  • Services for individuals with disabilities who cannot independently travel.
  • Based upon individual’s physical and/or cognitive ability, not age, medical diagnosis, or income.

 

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Program (no cost)

Contact

To obtain application call:

Eligibility

  • Harris County resident and reside in HCCSH service area do not have access to Metro Bus and ADA programs.
  • Provide a valid ID, proof of residency and/or disability status.

 

RIDE (50% discount)

Contact

To obtain application call:

Eligibility

  • Proof of disability

Plan Name

Contact

Aetna

1 (866) 411 8920

Amerigroup

STAR: 1 (833) 721 8184

STAR+: 1 (844) 867 2837

STAR Kids: 1 (844) 864 2443

MMP: 1 (844) 869 2767

TTY: 1 (855) 823 8587 (711)

 

Blue Cross Blue Shield Texas

1 (866) 824 1565

Cigna

1 (877) 653 0327; TTY: 711

Community Health Choice

1 (844) 572 8194

Coventry Network

1 (80) 937 6824

Humana

1 (888) 723 6084; TTY: 711

Medicaid (Traditional)

1 (877) 633 8747 (877-MED-TRIP)

Molina

1 (866) 462 4857

Superior Health Care

Scheduling: 1 (855) 932 2318; TTY: 711

Questions: 1 (855) 932 2319; TTY: 711

Texas Children’s Health Plan

1 (888) 401 0170

United Healthcare

Scheduling:

STAR Kids: 1 (866) 529 2117

STAR +: 1 (866) 528 0441

MMP: 1 (866) 427 6607

Questions:

STAR Kids: 1 (866) 529 2120

STAR +: 1 (866) 428 0443

MMP: 1 (866) 427 6608

WellCare

1 (833) 444 9088; TTY: 711

 

Other Transportation Problems

Discount Metro (50% discount)

Contact

 

Medical Transportation Program (MTP)

Contact

  • (877) 633 8747

Eligibility

  • Adults and children enrolled in Medicaid, or in the Children with Special Health Care Needs program.
  • Provides non-emergency transportation to any medical visit that Medicaid pays for and trips to the drug/pharmacy store.

 

Individual Transportation Participant (ITP) Program

Contact

  • (877) 633 8747

  • Need the enrollment application? Ask a Legacy Health Advocate, and they can provide one!

Eligibility

  • Are you or a dependent on Medicaid and have access to a car but can’t always afford gas to see your doctor?

Metro Q FARE CARD (50%DISCOUNT + Free for 70+)

Contact

Application process:

  • Completed online, by mail or in person.
  • Documentation need:
    • Government issue Identification
    • Students school ID
    • Students class scheduled or current enrollment
  • Application online

Regular and Discounted METRO Q Fare Cards | Ecommerce Store | Houston, TX (metroridestore.org)

  • For question call: (713) 635-4000

Eligibility

  • Seniors 65-69
  • 70+ (card entitles you to ride free)

 

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Program (no cost)

Contact

Eligibility

  • Harris County resident and reside in HCCSH service area do not have access to Metro Bus and ADA programs.
  • Provide a valid ID, proof of residency and/or disability states.

 

RIDE (50% discount)

Contact

To obtain application call:

Eligibility

  • 65+

 

SENIOR RIDES AND MORE

Contact

  • Ask a Health Advocate if your zip code qualifies as services are primarily available is NorthWest and Southwest Houston.

  • You can apply online, via fax, or by mail.

    Senior Rides and More

    5001 Bellaire Blvd, Room 7

    Bellaire, TX 77401

    Fax 713-838-9976

    www.seniorridesandmore.org

Eligibility

  • 65+ rides to church, store, appointments, etc.
  • Offers rides once a week in certain Houston service areas.
  • Schedule 4-5 days in advance

Metro Q FARE CARD (50%DISCOUNT)

Contact

Application process:

Eligibility

  • Student (K-12 or college)

 

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Program (no cost)

Contact

Eligibility

  • Harris County resident and reside in HCCSH service area do not have access to Metro Bus and ADA programs.
  • Provide a valid ID, proof of residency and/or disability status.

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Program (no cost)

Contact

Eligibility

  • Harris County resident and reside in HCCSH service area do not have access to Metro Bus and ADA programs.
  • Provide a valid ID, proof of residency and/or disability status.

 

Metro Q FARE CARD (50%DISCOUNT)

Contact

Eligibility

  • Disabled veterans ride free