Coverage & Pay · Medicare
Does Medicare cover medical transportation?
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 with your plan details — we verify your benefit and coordinate booking.
The breakdown
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.
What if my plan doesn't cover the trip?
Private pay is straightforward
If your Medicare Advantage plan doesn't cover the specific trip, you can pay privately. We provide itemized receipts that include date, mileage, and trip purpose.
Private pay details →FAQ
Medicare Advantage transportation — FAQ
How much does private-pay medical transportation cost on Long Island?
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Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rate card: a base charge for each pickup plus a per-mile rate, with a lower per-mile rate on longer trips. Round trips count each leg, and waiting time past the first 15 minutes is billed by the hour. Our online cost estimator at dachiplus.com/cost/estimator/ prices any trip from your address; call (516) 754-7777 for an exact quote. Medicaid members pay nothing when they book through MAS.
Does Medicare cover non-emergency medical transportation?
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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?
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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?
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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.
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