Suffolk County · Islip
Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC) Transportation in Islip, NY
DachiPlus provides managed long-term care (mltc) transportation from Islip throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. From Islip, South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore is about 5 minutes away. Medicaid: call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 and request DachiPlus. Private pay: (516) 754-7777.
DachiPlus provides transportation for Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC) members throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties — reliable rides to dialysis, adult day health programs, specialist visits, and recurring treatment. How our mltc transport service works.
DachiPlus coordinates mltc transport for Islip, NY residents. From Islip, that usually means trips to South Shore University Hospital, East Islip Dialysis and Fresenius Kidney Care Bay Shore, roughly 5 minutes away. We accept Medicaid (via MAS), Medicare Advantage, and private pay — call (516) 754-7777.
In Islip, mltc transport most often serves individuals with chronic conditions and complex care needs and members who use wheelchairs or mobility aids. Every trip includes standing-order scheduling for recurring MLTC trips.
- Pickup area
- Islip, NY 11751
- Nearest medical facility
- South Shore University Hospital · ~5 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from Islip
Closest medical facilities to Islip
For a 9:00 AM appointment at South Shore University Hospital, plan to leave Islip by about 8:40 AM: the 1.8-mile drive takes about 5 minutes even at 8 AM on a weekday, plus 10 to 15 minutes to get inside and check in.
| Destination | Drive from Islip | About this facility |
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| South Shore University Hospital Bay Shore | 1.8 mi · 5 min
5 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 3 of 5 (631) 968-3000 |
| East Islip Dialysis East Islip | 1.6 mi · 5 min
5 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 3 of 5 21 dialysis stations Accessible entrance and parking (631) 581-0897 |
| Fresenius Kidney Care Bay Shore Bay Shore | 4.2 mi · 8 min
8 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Medicare rating 4 of 5 25 dialysis stations · evening shift Accessible entrance and parking (631) 960-0240 |
Drive times from Google Maps for the center of Islip, light traffic and a weekday 8 AM estimate. Private pay is priced by distance from our published rates. Medicaid: $0 through MAS.
Getting there from Islip
- 19.1% of residents in Islip are 65 or older, above the Suffolk County share of 17.9%.
Sources: Medicare Care Compare (data updated 2026-07-22); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
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FAQ
MLTC Transport from Islip — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Islip patients for mltc transport?
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From Islip, DachiPlus most often transports to South Shore University Hospital, East Islip Dialysis and Fresenius Kidney Care Bay Shore; the nearest medical facility is about 5 minutes away. We also reach any other medical destination across Long Island or New York City you need.
How do I book mltc transport from Islip with Medicaid?
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Call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 at least 72 hours ahead and request DachiPlus as your provider. Have your Medicaid ID and the destination address ready.
How much does mltc transport from Islip cost?
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For Medicaid members, mltc transport from Islip is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: South Shore University Hospital is about 1.8 miles away, and our online cost estimator prices that trip for you. Waiting time over 15 minutes is billed separately; call (516) 754-7777 for an exact quote.