Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Brokering offered by People For People in Yakima
The primary goal of this service is to assist eligible clients to covered Medicaid services with vouchers for gasoline or mileage reimbursement if they have their own vehicle. For clients that live near a bus stop, tickets/tokens or passes may be available. If that is not possible, transportation is arranged using contracted providers including volunteer drivers, nonprofit providers, cabulance, and taxi companies. Transportation must be scheduled in advance; local trips require two working days' notice, for long distance trips, five working days' notice is requested. Counties served are: Benton, Chelan, Columbia, Douglas, Franklin, Kittitas, Okanogan, Walla Walla, and Yakima. For reimbursement of fuel vouchers, drivers must provide copies of a valid license, signed vehicle registration, and valid vehicle insurance.
Location
304 West Lincoln Avenue, Yakima, WA 98902
Voice
Hours
Call Center: M-F, 8am-4pm. Transportation: available daily.
Application process
Clients must be screened for transportation resources and mobility. Transportation must be scheduled in advance; local trips require two working days' notice; long distance requires five working days' notice. For reimbursement of fuel vouchers, drivers must provide a copy of valid license, signed vehicle registration, and valid vehicle insurance.
Eligibility
Must have a current Apple Health (Medicaid) ID Card/ProviderOne Card.
Fee
Only accepts WA Apple Health (Medicaid).
Languages
Spanish
Interpreter services
Agency info
People For People
People For People is a non-profit organization providing employment and training services, special needs transportation, brokered Non-Emergency Medical Transportation, 2-1-1 information and referrals, and senior nutrition.