https://community.aarp.org/t5/Ask-for-a-Caregiving-Tip/What-other-transportation-options-are-available/m-p/2209555#M1 <P>Medicare doesn’t cover transportation unless it’s a medical emergency, apparently. I can’t afford to pay for a taxi or van to take my mother around. What other options are there?</P> Wed, 18 Dec 2019 15:58:53 GMT sandy 2019-12-18T15:58:53Z https://community.aarp.org/t5/Ask-for-a-Caregiving-Tip/What-other-transportation-options-are-available/m-p/2209555#M1 <P>Medicare doesn’t cover transportation unless it’s a medical emergency, apparently. I can’t afford to pay for a taxi or van to take my mother around. What other options are there?</P> Wed, 18 Dec 2019 15:58:53 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Ask-for-a-Caregiving-Tip/What-other-transportation-options-are-available/m-p/2209555#M1 sandy 2019-12-18T15:58:53Z https://community.aarp.org/t5/Ask-for-a-Caregiving-Tip/What-other-transportation-options-are-available/m-p/2209643#M9 <P>Some communities will allow seniors to hop on a ride that is taking other seniors to doctor appointments or errands. The best way to learn what services are possible is through the area agency on aging, located by entering a zip code into <A href="http://www.eldercare.gov" target="_blank">www.eldercare.gov</A>.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Jane</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><FONT color="#FF0000">* * * * * * * *</FONT></P> <P><EM>If this response answered your question, p</EM><EM>lease mark it as an <STRONG>Accepted Solution</STRONG>. This helps those who might have a similar question find the answer faster.</EM></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><EM>For more information, see <A href="https://community.aarp.org/t5/Technology/How-do-I-use-the-Accepted-Solutions-feature/ta-p/2159599" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How do I use the Accepted Solutions feature.</A></EM></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> Wed, 18 Dec 2019 18:23:29 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Ask-for-a-Caregiving-Tip/What-other-transportation-options-are-available/m-p/2209643#M9 JaneCares 2019-12-18T18:23:29Z