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justdi11721 Asked September 2020

Is free transport available for Dr and chemo treatments?

haileybug Sep 2020
Yes, check with VA. I have been seeing VA vans taking patients to the hospital.

haileybug Sep 2020
I don't know if the person in need of transportation has Medicaid. Medicaid provides transportation to doctor appointments.
justdi11721 Sep 2020
No Medicaid. He is a veteran so I will check with the VA. He had no spouse or kids and siblings do not live in the same state.

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Grandma1954 Sep 2020
American Cancer Society does provide some transportation. It is volunteer based so I am not sure if it would be available at this time.
If you do get transportation PLEASE make sure the driver and and anyone else in the car is masked during chemo you are in a compromised situation so be cautious.
Check with the center that is doing the treatments they may also have volunteers as well
justdi11721 Sep 2020
I did check with cancer society. Their transport program is on hold because of Covid. Agree he definitely needs to wear a mask as well as anyone around him.
BarbBrooklyn Sep 2020
This question should be asked of the Social Worker at the center where he is getting his cancer care. I'm sure they have resources that they can share with you.

Also, local Gilda's Clubs may be able to point you in the right direction.
justdi11721 Sep 2020
Thank you. I will check there. He just had 1st visit and treatment last week and went via ambulance as he is in a rehab center right now still recovering from covid.

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