# Does Medicare cover medical transportation?

> Transportation for seniors with Medicare on Long Island. Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans often cover NEMT as a supplemental benefit — DachiPlus verifies your plan and bills directly across Nassau and Suffolk Counties.

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Short answer: **Original Medicare (Parts A & B) generally does not** cover routine non-emergency medical transportation. But **Medicare Advantage (Part C)** plans often do — as a supplemental benefit. Here's how to find out, and how DachiPlus handles it.

Original Medicare (Parts A and B) generally does not cover routine non-emergency transportation. **Medicare Advantage** (Part C) plans often include 24–60 one-way trips per year as a supplemental benefit. Call [(516) 754-7777](tel:+15167547777) with your plan details — we verify your benefit and coordinate booking.

## Two different Medicares

## Original Medicare (Parts A & B)

Covers **ambulance** services for true emergencies, or when alternative transportation would endanger your health. **Does not cover** routine NEMT to scheduled appointments.

## Medicare Advantage (Part C)

Many MA plans include **transportation as a supplemental benefit** — typically a set number of one-way trips per year to plan-approved medical appointments. Benefits vary widely by plan.

- You call [(516) 754-7777](tel:+15167547777) with your MA plan information.
- We verify your plan's transportation benefit — number of trips, distance limits, eligible destinations.
- If your plan covers the trip, we coordinate the billing directly with the plan or its transportation vendor.
- If the trip isn't covered, you pay the private-pay rate (or use HSA/FSA).

## Private pay is straightforward

Medical transportation is an HSA- and FSA-eligible expense under IRS rules. If your Medicare Advantage plan doesn't cover the specific trip, you can pay privately and use HSA/FSA funds. We provide itemized receipts that include date, mileage, and trip purpose.

## Medicare Advantage transportation — FAQ

## How much does private-pay medical transportation cost on Long Island?

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.

## Can I pay for medical transportation with HSA or FSA funds?

Yes. Medical transportation to and from qualified medical appointments is an eligible HSA and FSA expense under IRS rules. We provide itemized receipts that include date, mileage, and trip purpose for your records.

## Does Medicare cover non-emergency medical transportation?

Original Medicare (Parts A and B) generally does not cover routine non-emergency medical transportation. Medicare typically covers ambulance services only in emergencies or when other transportation would endanger your health. However, many Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans include transportation as a supplemental benefit. Check your Medicare Advantage plan documents or ask DachiPlus to verify your coverage.

## Does Medicare Advantage cover medical transportation?

Many Medicare Advantage plans include transportation as a supplemental benefit, typically a set number of one-way trips per year to plan-approved medical appointments. Benefits vary by plan and may require coordination through a designated transportation vendor. We can help verify your coverage when you call.

## What areas does DachiPlus serve?

DachiPlus serves all of Suffolk County and Nassau County on Long Island. We also provide long-distance medical transportation from Long Island to specialty facilities throughout New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.