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If you receive Medi-Cal as a fee-for-service (FFS) member, you or a representative can email DHCSNMT@dhcs.ca.gov requesting assistance with coordinating transportation. Please do NOT include personal information in your first email. DHCS staff will reply with a secure email asking for information about the appointment.

NOTE: Members or their representatives can contact providers directly to schedule transportation if they have their contact information.

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Medi-Cal offers transportation to and from appointments for services covered by Medi-Cal. This includes transportation to medical, dental, mental health, or substance use disorder appointments, and to pick up prescriptions and medical supplies.

There are two types of transportation for appointments:

Nonemergency medical transportation (NEMT) is transportation by ambulance, wheelchair van, or litter van for those who cannot use public or private transportation.

Nonmedical transportation (NMT) is transportation by private or public vehicle for people who do not have another way to get to their appointment.​

When requesting transportation, be sure to contact DHCSNMT@dhcs.ca.gov as soon as you know you have an appointment. If you have many appointments, you can also request transportation fo​​r those appointments.

How can I schedule Transportation?

Nonmedical Transportation (NMT)

Nonmedical Transportation (NMT) is available to people with full-scope Medi-Cal or who are pregnant, including to the end of the month in which the 365th day postpartum falls.

If you receive Medi-Cal through a managed care plan, contact your plan's member service department to request NMT. Beneficiaries will need to attest to their managed care plan that all other currently available resources have been reasonably exhausted.

If you receive Medi-Cal as a fee-for-service (FFS) member, you or a representative can email DHCSNMT@dhcs.ca.gov requesting assistance with coordinating transportation. Please do NOT include personal information in your first email. DHCS staff will reply with a secure email asking for information about the appointment. ​

NOTE: Members or their representatives can contact providers directly to schedule transportation if they have their contact information.

Nonemergency Medical Transportation (NEMT)

If you receive Medi-Cal through a managed care plan, please contact your plan's member service department​ to request nonemergency medical transportation (NEMT). You will need a prescription from a licensed provider.​

If you have FFS Medi-Cal, please inform your medical provider. They must prescribe NEMT and email DHCSNMT@dhcs.ca.gov in which DHCS staff will provide assistance contacting an approved NEMT provider and coordinating transportation to and/or from your appointment. Please do NOT include personal information in your first email. A DHCS representative will reply with a secure email asking for your information about the appointment. ​

Medi-Cal Transportation Providers

How to become a NMT and NEMT transportation provider

Treatment Authorization Requests (TAR)

​​​The DHCS Treatment Authorization Request​ (TAR) site provides training. TAR forms, instructions for preparing and submitting, and information on the Appeals process. ​

​​If you need further assistance in submitting TARs - call the Telephone Service Center at (800) 541-5555.

​Billing and Eligibility

​If you're a NMT or NEMT transport provider, and you have a billing or eligibility question, call the Telephon​e Service Center at (800) 541-5555.

The following are resources and reference materials for beneficiaries and providers regarding Medi-Cal transportation services.

Frequently Asked Questions for Medi-Cal Transportation Services

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Facilitating Access to Coordinated Transportation (FACT)

www.factsd.org | (888) 924-3228

Description:

FACT offers rides in San Diego County for seniors aged 60+, persons with disabilities, students, veterans, and other residents who need assistance to make essential trips for medical needs or grocery needs

To arrange for a ride, call between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm, Monday – Friday

Please have the name(s) of the rider(s) to be transported, the pick-up address and time, and specify if any rider uses a mobility device such as a wheelchair or scooter

Rides are available on a first-come, first-served basis

Call at least one day ahead, if possible, to arrange for a ride

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If they commute by carpool, transit, bike, or walking, they could register for SANDAG’s GRH program. In case of an emergency or vehicle breakdown, SANDAG reimburses up to $100 per ride, three times per year.

Sign up in advance via SANDAG before needing the ride and keep receipts to submit for reimbursement.

Qualifying emergencies include:

Personal or family emergency

Unexpected overtime

Carpool or vanpool ride unavailable due to unexpected schedule changes or vehicle breakdown

Bike problems, including a flat tire, mechanical failure, vandalism, or theft

For more information, view the Guaranteed Ride Home Participant Agreement or email sustainabletransportation@sandag.org.

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Enroll in the SANDAG Guaranteed Ride Home program and receive reimbursement for emergency rides home from work.

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MEDI-CAL Medical Portal for UNITED HEALTHCARE

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Non-emergent medical transportation services:

Member ride assist 1-844-772-6624

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MEDI-CAL  Medical Portal for BLUE SHIELD

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MEDI-CAL  Medical Portal for BLUE SHIELD

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For transportation call: 1-877-433-2178

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The Transportation4Heroes program awards payment-free vehicles to combat-wounded veterans; Gold Star spouses whose loved one was killed-in-action. In addition to the vehicle, the recipient will receive 1-year of family and financial mentoring.

Call: (210) 615-8973

Requirements to Apply:

1. You must live within the special travel radius of the vehicle to qualify for it.

2. Must be a veteran wounded during combat (Purple Heart recipients given priority) or wounded during combat training from any American military conflict

3. Must be an unmarried Gold Star Spouse of a service member who was Killed-In-Action or killed during combat training

4. Must be honorably retired or separated from the military or within 90 days of discharging.

5. Must be able to obtain vehicle insurance.

6. Must not have more than one vehicle loan/lease per household.

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MEDI-CAL TRANSPORTATION/ COMMUNITY HEALTH GROUP

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MEDI-CAL TRANSPORTATION/ COMMUNITY HEALTH GROUP

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For transportation call: 800-224-7766

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Community Health Group | San Diego County Medi-Cal Plan Information

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Our community is your community. Let us serve you with our Medi-Cal Health Plan in San Diego. Access your care now!

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MEDI-CAL Medical Portal for BLUE CROSS & CARE FIRST

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MEDI-CAL Medical Portal for BLUE CROSS & CARE FIRST

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