Transportation Services Introduction Need for Transportation Services Adults

Transportation Services: Introduction Need for Transportation Services Adults with Disabilities & Elderly Transportation or Escort

Types of Providers § Exempt § Certified § Individuals

Social Services Block Grant (SSAD/SSCF) Medicaid & Aged and Disabled Medicaid Waiver “Right Service, Right Amount” Eligibility -- Program Guidelines § SSAD/SSCF § AD Waiver § Medicaid – Plan Amendment – Managed Care

Transportation Service Adults For this service, one item in each number must have a “yes” response. The client’s functional criteria/assessment includes information that justifies the need for this service.

Functional Criteria/Assessment for Transportation Services 1 A. The client does not own a vehicle; or Yes No 1 B. The client has an inoperable vehicle (repairs are required) or a vehicle which cannot be driven long distances (25 miles); or Yes No 1 C. The client has a vehicle which is not licensed or registered; or Yes No 1 D. The client is not able to drive due to physical or cognitive limitations; or Yes No 1 E. The client does not have a valid driver’s license or has a license which restricts where she can drive. Yes No

2 A. There are no other resources who will provide transportation at no cost to the client (relatives, friends, responsible adults, neighbors, or other agencies); or Yes No 2 B. Other resources are not always available. Yes No

Note § Use less costly provider (such as a bus, handi-van, or other exempt provider) when possible. § Individual transportation providers cannot be used when a certified carrier is available.

Transportation Payment is not Available for § § § § Employment Volunteer Opportunities Training/schooling Church Visiting friends or relatives Beauty Shop appointments Visiting spouse or others in a nursing facility, hospital or other living arrangements § Socialization activities

Determining the Need for Escort for Adults The client’s functional criteria/assessment includes information that justifies the need for this service.

Sample Items from the Functional Criteria/Assessment 1 A. The client is unable to travel by himself/herself without supervision or personal assistance; or Yes No 1 B. The client is unable to wait by himself/herself without supervision or personal assistance; or Yes No 1 C. The client needs someone to communicate and understand his/her needs and doctor’s orders. This refers to communications due to cognitive limitations. It does not include language translation which is the responsibility of the medical professional Yes 1 D. There is no other source who will provide escort services at no charge to the client (relative, neighbor, responsible adult, friend, other program or agency). Yes No No

Escort Considerations § Is the escort willing to drive the client? § Is the escort the PAS provider?