Instant estimate
How much will your medical ride cost?
Private-pay medical transportation on Long Island starts at a $35 base rate per pickup plus $5/mile (trips over 20 miles drop to $4/mile). Most one-way trips in Nassau and Suffolk County come to $35 to $75. Medicaid members ride free through MAS at 1-844-666-6270. Use the calculator below for your trip.
Fare calculator
Estimates use our standard rate card for ambulatory riders and wheelchair users who can transfer to a seat. Wheelchair-accessible trips where the rider stays in their chair (ambulette/WAV, via partner providers) typically start around $90 to $120. Wait or sign-and-release time: first 15 minutes free, then $60/hour (1-hour minimum). Your exact quote is confirmed when you book.
FAQ
Cost questions, answered
How much does Medicaid medical transportation cost?
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Medicaid medical transportation is free to eligible Medicaid members. There is no copay, fare, or out-of-pocket cost for trips approved through MAS. The provider bills Medicaid directly.
How much does private-pay medical transportation cost on Long Island?
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Private-pay rates depend on trip type, distance, and vehicle. Ambulatory trips within Suffolk or Nassau typically start around $50–$75. Wheelchair-accessible trips start around $90–$120. Long-distance trips are quoted by route. Wait time and return trips may carry additional charges. Call (516) 754-7777 for an exact quote.
How much does medical transport cost per hour on Long Island?
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Most non-emergency medical transportation on Long Island is priced per trip, not per hour. With DachiPlus, a typical private-pay one-way trip in Nassau or Suffolk County runs $35 to $75 depending on distance; wheelchair-accessible trips start around $90 to $120. Waiting time is the hourly part: after the first 15 minutes free, wait or sign-and-release time is billed at $60 per hour. Medicaid members pay $0 when booking through MAS at 1-844-666-6270. For an exact quote, call (516) 754-7777.
Will Medicare pay for transportation for seniors?
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Original Medicare (Parts A and B) generally does not cover routine rides to doctor appointments; it covers ambulance transport only when medically necessary. However, many Medicare Advantage plans on Long Island include a yearly allowance of non-emergency rides as a supplemental benefit. Check your plan documents or call the number on your plan card and ask about a transportation benefit. DachiPlus works with several Medicare Advantage transportation programs, and seniors with Medicaid can ride free through MAS. Call (516) 754-7777 and we will help you sort out which coverage applies.
Request DachiPlus through MAS
Medicaid riders in New York book transportation through Medical Answering Services (MAS). Call MAS and ask for DachiPlus by name.
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Pay with credit card, HSA/FSA, Medicare Advantage benefits, workers' comp, no-fault auto, or long-term care insurance. Get a same-day quote.