DIAL-A-RIDE TRANSPORTATION

 WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR DIAL-A-RIDE SERVICES? Services are available for all ages, but the program is targeted toward seniors, persons with disabilities and low-income persons.  Rides are provided Monday – Friday. PRIORITY SERVICES:

• Medical appointments
• Social Services appointments (DSHS, Social Security, Work Source)
• Essential Shopping (pharmacies)

OTHER SERVICES:

• Transportation to congregate meal site
• Activity trips (Shopping)
• Meals on Wheels

  HOW TO ARRANGE FOR A RIDE: IF YOU ARE ON MEDICAID PROGRAM

• You MUST contact the Medicaid Transportation Broker at 1-800-752-9422 to request the ride two days in advance.
• A Medicaid Transportation representative then contacts Skamania County Senior Services to arrange ride.

  IF YOU ARE NOT ON MEDICAID PROGRAM

• Contact Skamania County Senior Services directly at 509-427-3990.  Please call at least one working day in advance to request a ride.
• You must give the Transportation Coordinator the following information:
  • Your Name, Address and Phone Number
  • Date of your Ride
  • Time you need to arrive at Destination
  • Address and Phone Number of Destination
  • Time of your Return
• The Dial-A-Ride Fares

Age of Passenger      Zone 1                                                      Zone 2                                   Trips Within Skamania County                  Trips Outside the County Under Age 12             Free                                                           Free (Accompanied by An Adult) 12-17 Years                $1.00                                                          $2.00 18-59 Years                $2.00                                                          $4.00 60 and older               Donations Accepted Medicaid Authorized Trips: Funded By Medicaid Fare assistance may be available for low-income persons to age 59. Contact Senior Services for information and an application. (509) 427-3990. The low-income program is funded by Columbia Gorge United Way and Skamania County.