Wilkin County Public Health
Transportation
Wilkin County Courthouse
300 5th St S, Courthouse, Breckenridge, MN, 56520
Distance: 1430 Miles
(218) 643-7161
publichealth@co.wilkin.mn.us
https://www.co.wilkin.mn.us/transportation
Service Details
Description
Transportation program that provides rides for people in and around their community
Additional Information
Helps to provide transportation services for senior citizens throughout the county either through providing taxi tickets or by arranging volunteer drivers.
The volunteer driver program is not guaranteed to be available.
Features
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Payment
- Private pay
- Sliding fee scale
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Service Availability
- Serves community
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Specialization
- Disabilities
- Older adults
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Transportation Area Served by County
- Wilkin County
Eligibility
Individuals over 60 years old and disabled individuals of any age.
Must be ambulatory to access both services.
For individuals who have Medical Assistance all arrangements for transportation for medical appointments must be arranged through their own health plans (instead of this service).
Fees
In Breckenridge, individuals may purchase taxi tickets at $1.50 per one way for accessing transportation in Breckenridge and Wahpeton city limits.
For individuals who have Medical Assistance all arrangements for transportation for medical appointments must be arranged through their own health plans.
For residents that live outside of Breckenridge, volunteer drivers are available for ambulatory individuals who need transportation for medical and dental appointments and grocery shopping. A donation is encouraged.
Business Hours
8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
Area Served
Wilkin County
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main | (218) 643-7161 |
Last Update
8/31/2023
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-4500.6500-170Disability Related Transportation Definition
Programs that provide door-to-door (or curb-to-curb) transportation for purposes of shopping, banking, social events, medical appointments, getting to and from work, and similar activities for people with disabilities who need special accommodations and are unable to utilize other available means of transportation. Also included are programs that provide transportation for youngsters with disabilities who have no other means of accessing necessary specialized services and activities. Some but not all vehicles used for this purpose are equipped with wheelchair lifts.
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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.