Hospital · New Hyde Park, NY
Medical transportation to Long Island Jewish Medical Center
DachiPlus provides scheduled medical transportation to Long Island Jewish Medical Center from across Nassau and Suffolk County. Medicaid: call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 and request DachiPlus. Private pay: call (516) 754-7777. Available Mon–Sat 6 AM–8 PM.
DachiPlus regularly transports patients across Long Island to and from LIJ. On-time pickups, mobility-friendly vehicles, and coordination directly with discharge planning when needed.
About this facility
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
LIJ Medical Center is a 583-bed Northwell Health tertiary care hospital and academic medical center.
Known for
- Cohen Children's Medical Center
- Cancer Institute
- Heart and lung transplant
Trips to LIJ
How DachiPlus serves LIJ
DachiPlus provides scheduled, non-emergency medical transportation to and from LIJ for hospital discharges, scheduled admissions, emergency-department follow-ups, and recurring specialist visits. We pick up across New Hyde Park and throughout Nassau County, with door-through-door assistance and coordination with the facility when needed.
- ✓ Discharge home or transfer to a rehab / skilled nursing facility
- ✓ Scheduled admissions and pre-surgical visits
- ✓ Recurring specialist, imaging, and lab appointments
- ✓ Wheelchair-accessible, door-through-door transport
How to book a ride to LIJ
Two booking paths — pick the one that fits your coverage
Medicaid (via MAS)
- Call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 at least 72 hours before your appointment.
- Provide your Medicaid ID, appointment date and time, and the address for LIJ.
- Request DachiPlus as your transportation provider.
- MAS confirms the trip and notifies us to dispatch.
Private pay & insurance
- Call (516) 754-7777 or submit an online quote.
- Tell us your pickup town and appointment time at LIJ.
- Confirm payment method: credit, HSA/FSA, Medicare Advantage, workers' comp, no-fault, LTCI.
- We confirm the booking and send a reminder before pickup.
FAQ
Common questions about transportation to LIJ
How do I book a Medicaid ride to LIJ?
Call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 at least 72 hours before your appointment, provide your Medicaid ID and the appointment details, and request DachiPlus as your provider. MAS coordinates the trip with us directly.
How far in advance should I book transportation to LIJ?
For Medicaid trips through MAS, book at least 72 hours ahead. For private pay, 24 to 48 hours is recommended. For urgent needs, call (516) 754-7777 and we'll do our best to accommodate.
Can you coordinate with the discharge team at LIJ?
Yes. DachiPlus works directly with discharge planners and case managers at LIJ. Tell your care team you'll use DachiPlus so they can coordinate the timing of your trip home or to a rehab facility.
Can you transport wheelchair patients to LIJ?
Yes. Our fleet includes wheelchair-accessible vehicles with ramps and securements, and we coordinate ambulette service when needed. Tell us your mobility needs when booking.
What does a ride to LIJ cost?
For active Medicaid members, covered trips through MAS cost nothing out of pocket. Private-pay fares depend on distance and vehicle type — call (516) 754-7777 for a quote. We also accept Medicare Advantage, workers' comp, no-fault, LTCI, and HSA/FSA.
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