Guides by topic
Pick the topic closest to your situation. Each one starts with the guides most people need first.
Medicaid transportation in New York
Every DachiPlus guide to New York Medicaid rides: eligibility, booking through MAS, the 72-hour rule, forms, and what to do when a ride goes wrong.
27 guides →
Medicare, insurance and who pays for medical rides
Guides to who pays for non-emergency medical rides: Medicare, Medicare Advantage, private insurance, TRICARE, and how Medicaid and private pay compare.
19 guides →
What medical rides cost
Guides to the cost of non-emergency medical rides on Long Island: how fares are calculated, what drives the price up, and charges to watch for.
14 guides →
Types of medical transportation
NEMT, ambulette, wheelchair van, ambulance or rideshare? Guides to each type of medical ride, who it is for, and how to pick the right one.
21 guides →
Wheelchair rides and mobility
Guides for wheelchair users and families on Long Island: accessible rides, wheelchair taxis, moving someone who cannot walk, and getting equipment.
11 guides →
Rides to dialysis, cancer treatment and therapy
Guides for patients with recurring treatment on Long Island: dialysis rides, free transportation options, DaVita and Fresenius, and cancer treatment trips.
14 guides →
Medical rides for seniors and caregivers
Guides for seniors and family caregivers on Long Island: free and low-cost rides, assisted living and nursing home transport, dementia, and finding a safe driver.
9 guides →
Getting to medical care without driving
Guides to getting to medical appointments on Long Island without a car: public and free options, 211, support services, veterans programs, and when you cannot drive.
14 guides →
Rides home from the hospital and after surgery
Guides to getting home after surgery or a hospital stay on Long Island: discharge planning, who can drive you, transfers between facilities and long trips.
9 guides →
Choosing a medical ride provider, and when rides go wrong
How to choose a non-emergency medical transportation provider on Long Island, what reliable service looks like, and what to do about late or missed rides.
8 guides →