These criteria vary depending on the community agency that funds the service. Two kinds of private transportation services are available, depending on whether the person with cancer is able to walk. If you can walk, transportation is provided by a van, and several people may ride in the van at the same time. These companies are subsidized through the Pennsylvania Lottery and offer transportation for a reduced fee for people over 65. If you are unable to walk, ambulance service is available, either through a community or private service.
Ambulance services base their fees on a predetermined rate schedule.
Rates vary from one ambulance company to another. Check with the company you choose about its rates. Also ask if the company is willing to bill Medicare, Medical Assistance, private insurance, or another payment source directly. Some programs offer transportation only to medical-care or treatment facilities. Others also offer transportation to social-service agencies and shopping centers.