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I had the same issue, horrible! If you are housebound maybe the doctor can send the VNA(visiting nurses association) to your house for bloodwork and check ups. The doctor did that for me twice. Then I bought a used van with a ramp. Its old and I had work done on it but it gets us out 6-7 times a year and thats what we needed.
Jewish Family Services are across the US. Here in Louisville they have a wheelchair van charging Click on the link for Fl. google/?gws_rd=ssl#q=jewish+family+services+miami+beach
Sometimes medicaid (state insurance) covers transportation to medical appointments. Also call his insurance and check with them to see if they cover transportation, or have suggestions. Some groups like the cancer society, sometimes can manage transports also. Google or call a crisis line if you don't find anything.
My experience in California is a bit different. Medicare will not pay for gurney service if it is to a doctor's office, but it MAY if the transport is ordered by a doctor and is to a hospital. I haven't ever been reimbursed yet though. Non Emergency Medical Transport Services are probably available in most suburban areas, but possibly rarer in the country. Some are much better than others --the personnnel need thorough training, the equipment needs to be maintained well. My 83 year old husband is in pain because his hip needs replacement or surgery, and wheelchair access was not a viable choice.
The local senior center had a short list of services they could not legally recommend, but were available . I called one for a gurney ride from Tustin, CA to Newport Beach , then to Irvine and back to Tustin. It was approximately 45 miles total, round trip. They had to pick him up 2 hours after the first stop and 1 and a half hours after the 2nd stop. One assistant stayed with us and the gurney the whole time, and he helped staff with transferring to a radiology bed and back again. The second driver was available for the return trip home. I was charged $500 and I gave no tip (not necessary). It is not reimbursable from Medicare, I was told by the owner of the transport company. However it is tax deductible as a medical expense .
The gurney service requires more than a "taxi service" -- that is what accounts for much of the high cost for the service.
Wheelchair access transport is more affordable, but sometimes an aide must be available to assist, and they may have to drive in their own vehicle as there might not be room in the wheelchair taxi for an additional passenger. Irvine and other cities have wheelchair accessible transport available via busses or private vehicles or church sponsored transportation. Check the city's website.
Sorry I can't find the card I was given by a service I used for my husband. I am a couple hours north of Miami. Ambulance took husband to hospital. Next day they told me to take him home. I said I don't know how, he was unable to stand or walk. The hospital called a service they use...looks just like ambulance and might be one, not sure of their services. BUT they said if I ever needed him to go to appointments to give them a call. They said because my husband was unable to walk and stand that the service was covered by Medicare. Again, sorry I don't have the name. Maybe you could call a local hospital and see who they use...to transport a patient home.
contact american elder care inc in your state i don't know about your restrictions my insurance (humana) picks me up. but the elder care people should able to point you in the right direction. they have specified people for only solving different problems with elders. the helped my son.
There were at least 3 hits for what appeared to be Florida State links.
The prices may not be what you consider reasonable, but remember that the service needs to factor in the higher cost of the additional equipment required for assistive transportation.
Ask Assisted Living places what they recommend, Dial a Ride, or ask DMV if they have any suggestions. Senior Citizens Care Places, Salvation Army, Local City Council, taxi services to see if they have specials
Transportation for my dad who is in a wheelchair has been arranged through his doctor or through the hospital social worker and costs around $50, more if the transporter has to wait during the doctor visit. This is in Michigan. I looked up Alliance for Aging for your area, and there is a llink under I'm looking for elder services. Perhaps they can help. http://www.allianceforaging.org/
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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Click on the link for Fl.
google/?gws_rd=ssl#q=jewish+family+services+miami+beach
Non Emergency Medical Transport Services are probably available in most suburban areas, but possibly rarer in the country. Some are much better than others --the personnnel need thorough training, the equipment needs to be maintained well. My 83 year old husband is in pain because his hip needs replacement or surgery, and wheelchair access was not a viable choice.
The local senior center had a short list of services they could not legally recommend, but were available . I called one for a gurney ride from Tustin, CA to Newport Beach , then to Irvine and back to Tustin. It was approximately 45 miles total, round trip.
They had to pick him up 2 hours after the first stop and 1 and a half hours after the 2nd stop. One assistant stayed with us and the gurney the whole time, and he helped staff with transferring to a radiology bed and back again. The second driver was available for the return trip home. I was charged $500 and I gave no tip (not necessary). It is not reimbursable from Medicare, I was told by the owner of the transport company. However it is tax deductible as a medical expense .
The gurney service requires more than a "taxi service" -- that is what accounts for much of the high cost for the service.
Wheelchair access transport is more affordable, but sometimes an aide must be available to assist, and they may have to drive in their own vehicle as there might not be room in the wheelchair taxi for an additional passenger. Irvine and other cities have wheelchair accessible transport available via busses or private vehicles or church sponsored transportation. Check the city's website.
Again, sorry I don't have the name. Maybe you could call a local hospital and see who they use...to transport a patient home.
There were at least 3 hits for what appeared to be Florida State links.
The prices may not be what you consider reasonable, but remember that the service needs to factor in the higher cost of the additional equipment required for assistive transportation.