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Transportation Services: Introduction

Transportation Services: Introduction. Need for Transportation Services Adults with Disabilities & Elderly Transportation or Escort. Types of Providers. Exempt Certified Individuals.

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Transportation Services: Introduction

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

  2. Types of Providers • Exempt • Certified • Individuals

  3. 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

  4. 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.

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

  6. 2A. 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 2B. Other resources are not always available. Yes No

  7. Use less costly provider (such as a bus,handi-van, or otherexempt provider) when possible. Individual transportationproviders cannotbe used when a certifiedcarrier is available. Note

  8. 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 Transportation Paymentis not Available for

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

  10. 1A. The client is unable to travel by himself/herself without supervision or personal assistance; or Yes No 1B. The client is unable to wait by himself/herselfwithout supervision or personal assistance; or Yes No 1C. 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 No 1D. 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 Sample Items from theFunctional Criteria/Assessment

  11. Escort Considerations • Is the escort willing to drive the client? • Is the escort the PAS provider?

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