- Medicaid required
- Active
- Including managed-care & HARP plans
- Medically necessary visit
- Covered
- To a Medicaid-covered service
- Cost to eligible members
- $0
- A mandatory benefit
- Books your trip
- MAS
- 1-844-666-6270 — request DachiPlus
Who qualifies for Medicaid medical transportation in NY?
- You're an active New York State Medicaid member (Medicaid, Medicaid Managed Care, HARP, dual-eligible).
- You're traveling to a Medicaid-covered medical service (most appointments qualify).
- You don't have another free transportation option (public transit, family, facility-arranged).
What types of medical trips does Medicaid cover?
- Doctor and specialist appointments
- Dialysis (typically standing orders, three times per week)
- Chemotherapy and radiation
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation
- Mental health and substance use treatment
- Methadone clinics and opioid treatment programs
- Diagnostic imaging and lab work
- Dental visits covered under Medicaid
- Pharmacy visits when medically necessary
- Hospital discharges back home
What trips does Medicaid transportation NOT cover?
- Routine social transportation
- Grocery shopping or errands
- Trips to non-Medicaid-covered services
- Companion-only trips with no medical service for the Medicaid member
What if I don't qualify for Medicaid transportation?
DachiPlus accepts private pay, Medicare Advantage transportation benefits, workers' compensation, no-fault auto, long-term care insurance, and HSA/FSA payments. Per NY Medicaid transportation policy, coverage is for active members traveling to Medicaid-covered services. See our coverage and pay page for private options.