State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
Department of Elderly Affairs
Elderly Transportation Co-Share to Take Effect October 1, 2008
Effective October 1, 2008, elders using RIde transportation services will pay $2.00 for a one way ride. The $2.00 fee, called a "co-share", will be paid when boarding the bus.
Q: Will all elders have to pay the $2.00 transportation co-share?
A: No. The following elders do not have to pay for RIde transportation
services:
Elders utilizing the service to travel to Adult Day Care
Elders who are on Medicaid
Q: How do I pay the co-share for my ride?
A: You must pay in cash. Drivers are not able to make change. Please be
prepared to pay the exact amount ($2 dollars in bills or coins for each one way ride).
Q: When do I pay the co-share for my ride?
A: You pay your $2.00 cost share when you board the bus. If you are
making a round trip - for example, to the store and back - you will pay $2.00 when you board the bus at home and another $2.00 when you board the bus at the store to return home.
Q: How do I schedule transportation?
A: Rides must be scheduled at least 7 days prior to the day you will need
transportation. To make a reservation, call RIde at 1-800-479-6902. If you are on Medicaid, you must tell the RIde customer service representative when you call to schedule your ride or you will have to pay the $2.00 co-share.
If you have additional questions about the Department of Elderly Affairs' transportation services, call DEA at 462-3000 or The Point at 462-4444. This is a toll-free call.
| 
