Medical Assistance Transportation Program

Medical transportation service for county residents with Medicaid

St. Mary’s County Health Department offers a medical transportation service for county residents with Medical Assistance (Medicaid) that meet transportation eligibility requirements (described below). Transportation to and from medical appointments is provided to those eligible.

Criteria for Eligibility

To be eligible for the Medical Assistance Transportation Program, you must:

Have an eligible Medical Assistance card
Be a resident of St. Mary’s County
Verify that the appointment is medically necessary and covered by Medical Assistance
Be sure the service is covered by Medical Assistance and is accepted by the doctor you are visiting
Have no other means of transportation
Be receiving the medical treatment at the closest, most appropriate provider
Have completed Physician Certification Statement on file

How to Schedule

Health department drivers provide door-to-door or curb-to-curb services throughout the county depending on patients’ needs. Wheelchair accommodations are available. To schedule a transportation appointment or for more information, please call our Transportation office at (301) 475-4296.

Local or Regional

Call to arrange service at least two business days before your appointment

Washington, D.C. or Baltimore

Call our office as far in advance as possible, as the schedule/availability of this service varies
Please note: Transportation out of the county is only available for medical services that are unavailable within St. Mary’s County

When you call to schedule, please have the following information available:

Medical Assistance Number and Social Security number
Name of your doctor, provider, or clinic
Address and telephone number of your doctor, provider, or clinic
Appointment time
Expected return time (How long will you be?)
Information on whether you need additional assistance, have an attendant, or have other special needs

Your Ride

Pickup time is generally one hour prior to your medical appointment, except for rides outside of St. Mary’s County. Patients will receive a call from the transportation office the day before the medical appointment to confirm specific information.

Other Transportation Assistance Options

Public Bus: We can help you access bus service if you live on a public bus route and your appointment place is on the same route
Ambulance Services: The health department has a contract with a local ambulance company for routine, non-emergency services (doctor’s order required)