Employment and Income Assistance Facts

Medical Transportation

Employment and Income Assistance (EIA) may help pay transportation for medical purposes, but you must choose the least expensive kind of transportation first, in the following order:

1. Public transportation (bus, train, airplane). If you use your own vehicle when public transportation is available, you will be paid at the same rate as it would cost for the least expensive form of public transportation.
2. If no public transportation is available and you have your own vehicle, you may be paid for each mile or kilometer driven.
3. If no public transportation is available and you do not have your own vehicle, you may use a taxi.
4. If no public transportation or taxi services are available and you do not have your own vehicle, you may hire a privately-owned vehicle on a per kilometer or per mile basis. EIA will not pay for hiring privately-owned vehicles when a licensed carrier like a taxi is available in the area.

If you have a disability which stops you from using public transportation, or if you would have to pay for extra expenses like babysitting or hotels to travel for medical expenses, or if you need further information, please contact your worker.

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