Ride to Care is raising the mileage reimbursement rate. This affects the amount it pays members who drive themselves to and from their appointments. Members will get $0.70 per mile instead of the old rate of $0.67. This change will be effective January 1, 2025.
Read MoreOHA has approved increases to member reimbursement rates. This affects the amounts Ride to Care pays members who drive themselves to and from their appointments. The new rates go into effect for trips on or after December 1, 2024.
Read MoreRide to Care anticipates there will be limited trip capacity on Tuesday, April 9, and Wednesday, April 10, as some drivers take those days off to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. Please consider using another type of transportation, such as requesting bus fare or mileage reimbursement.
Read MoreRide to Care no longer requires masks to be worn while in NEMT vehicles. This change was made on April 3rd, 2023, with the lifting of the mask mandate in healthcare settings. Members may still wear masks if they choose to do so. Call Ride to Care if you have concerns or would like to submit feedback.
Read MoreNon-emergent medical transportation (NEMT) is part of the definition of healthcare settings. This is explained in OAR 333-019-1011, “Masking Requirements to Control COVID-19 in Health Care Settings”. Ride to Care still requires masks for members and drivers. This includes while riding in, entering, and exiting the vehicle.
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