Mower County Senior Center
Transportation
400 3rd Ave NE, Austin, MN, 55912
Distance: 1018 Miles
(507) 481-3333
marya@mcs-inc.org
https://www.mcs-inc.org/about-us.html
Service Details
Description
Transportation program that provides rides for people in and around their community
Additional Information
Volunteer drivers provide transportation to medical, dental and other essential appointments or needs.
The goal is to enable seniors to live independently by assisting, supporting and providing door to door medical transportation.
Features
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Area Served by County
- Mower County
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Payment
- Private health insurance
- Private pay
- Sliding fee scale
- Title III
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Service Availability
- Serves community
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Specialization
- Older adults
- People with low income
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Transportation
- Assist passengers to and from vehicle
Eligibility
Residents age 60 years and older
Application Instructions
Rides must be scheduled in advance.
Individuals using Blue Plus or UCare for medical transportation must arrange the ride through the insurance company.
Fees
Private pay, UCare and Blue Cross insurances accepted.
Business Hours
8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday
Area Served
Mower County
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main | (507) 433-2370 |
Last Update
8/21/2024
Other Locations
This provider does not offer this service at other locations.
Other Services or resources
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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BT-4500.6500-500Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Definition
Programs that provide transportation for medical appointments, trips from and between hospitals, to nursing homes or other special-care centers or for other non-emergency medical needs for individuals who, because of financial problems or their physical condition, are unable to use other means of local transportation. NEMT service providers are able to transport riders who require a wheelchair lift equipped vehicle with appropriate protective restraints or a van that is designed for gurney/stretcher transportation, or has other types of features to meet their safety needs.
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BT-4500.6500-800Senior Ride Programs Definition
Programs that provide door-to-door (or curb-to-curb) transportation for purposes of medical appointments, shopping, banking, social events, and other similar activities for older adults who need special accommodations and are unable to utilize other available means of transportation.
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YB-8000Older Adults Definition
Individuals who are age 50, 55, 60, 62 or 65 or older depending on the minimum age for qualifying as an older adult which varies by program.