You may think that you are unable to drive yourself to and from the treatment unit or you may feel that asking a family member or friend for help three days every week is too much. For some, there may be no one available and the cost to pay for a cab cannot be met. Your social workers will examine your situation with you. There are other resources that can be used in many cases. There are some transport systems available that can possibly assist you get to and from the dialysis facility.
Many counties have a transport system available for a nominal fee.
There are also non-governmental transportation companies that will transport you to and from dialysis for a fee. Some private insurance companies may cover part of your transport costs, depending on your type of insurance and your medical condition. Medicare does not pay for transportation in most cases. For help with these issues you should speak with the social worker in your dialysis unit. If you are in the hospital when you begin dialysis, your case manager can help you with these issues.