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In Pain, Out of Work and Can't Pay the
Bills
A Resource Directory for People with CRPS
Transportation
Non-Emergency Transportation
Non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) is often considered
the most critical link to healthcare access. Not all federal
medical programs fund non-emergency transportation. Medicare,
for example, funds ambulance trips only.
Medicaid, however, began funding NEMT in the 1970s. Medicaid
is a partnership between the federal and state governments.
While the federal regulations are part of the Social Security
Act, the legislation gives states wide latitude in how they
administer this program. Therefore, each state provides Medicaid
services and related NEMT differently. A valuable resource
is your state's Medicaid transportation representative who
can explain your state's specific information.
Transportation Resources
The Access Board is a federal agency "committed
to accessible design." This site offers informational
links to government, transportation, and technology resources
in addition to links to disability-related organizations.
The Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA)
is a trade association of providers of community transportation,
including paratransit services for individuals with disabilities.
It also assists transportation providers in working with State
Medicaid offices and managed care organizations. The website offers current news and information regarding medical transportation
issues. For more information, contact:
CTAA
1341 G St., NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20005
Toll-free: 800.891.0590
Project ACTION (Accessible Community Transportation in
Our Nation) is a resource of Easter Seals in cooperation
with the Federal Transit Administration and the US Department
of Transportation. Project ACTION has established a database
of accessible transportation throughout the nation.
The Project ACTION Accessible Traveler's Database includes
urban public transit operators, rural public transit operators,
accessible van rental companies, private bus/tour companies
with accessible vehicles, accessible taxis, airport transportation,
hotel-motel shuttles, and national toll-free numbers for domestic
airlines, Greyhound Intercity Services, Amtrak, and accessible
car rentals. Call 800.659.6428 or 202.347.3066.
US Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration
Office of Civil Rights has a toll-free assistance line
for questions about public transportation for persons with
disabilities The ADA assistance line is 888.446.4511
US Department of Transportation (DOT) Disability
Hotline (800.778.4838) is the vehicle within the Aviation
Consumer Protection Division for airline disability-related
problems, including infractions of your rights to travel,
where you believe that you have been discriminated against,
etc. This is also a hotline for travelers with disabilities and
for those with disabilities who are traveling with their guide
dogs, hearing dogs, and service dogs.
Assistance Dogs International, Inc. (ADI) is a coalition of non-profit organizations that train and place Assistance Dogs. The purpose of ADI is to improve the areas of training, placement, and utilization of Assistance Dogs as well as staff and volunteer education. Members of ADI meet annually to share ideas, attend seminars, and conduct business regarding such things as educating the public about Assistance Dogs, and the legal rights of people with disabilities partnered with Assistance Dogs, setting standards and establishing guidelines and ethics for the training of these dogs, and improving the utilization and bonding of each team. Contact:
Assistance Dogs International, Inc.
Lakewood, CO 80215-0217
Tel:
303.234.9512
E-mail: info@adionline.org
Airline Resources
Angel Flight America arranges free flights for people who
need specialized medical evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment.
Please visit the website or call 877.858.7788.
The Transportation Security Agency (TSA) has a toll-free
hotline (866.289.9673) to answer any questions that you might have regarding travel and security
issues.
National Patient Travel Center
A charitable program
operated by Mercy Medical Airlift, provides patients access
to appropriate programs. Contact the National Patient Travel
HELPLINE at 800.296.1217. It is available 24 hours a day,
seven days a week. For more information contact:
Mercy Medical Airlift
4620 Haygood Road, Suite 1
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23455
Toll-free: 888.675.1405
Tel: 757.318.9175
Guest Housing
Hundreds of Hospital Hospitality Guest Houses provide assistance
to patients and families. For a helpline and housing directory
assistance, go to the website or contact:
National Association of Hospital Hospitality Houses, Inc.
44 Merrimon Ave., 1st Floor
Asheville, NC 28801
Tel:
828.253.1188
Toll-Free:
800.542.9730,
Introduction
Assistive Devices
Caregiver Resources
Clinical Trials
Disability Resources
Government Assistance
Programs
Health Services/Insurance
Independent Living
Centers
Legal Aid
Living Expenses
Patient Assistance
Programs
Service, Faith-based,
and Private Organizations
Transportation
Veterans
Workers Compensation
Appendices:
Federal
Poverty Guidelines
Finding Free Clinics
Updated
March 5, 2008
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