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The Medical Assistance Transportation Program provides transportation services for clients who need medical care and have no transportation.

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Eligibility

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  • This transportation should only be used as a LAST RESORT. It is a scheduled, shared ride program for transportation to medical appointments during normal business hours. (You will often times share a ride with other clients)
  • You MUST be covered by Medicaid and have an active Medical Assistance (MA) number.
  • You must not have any other way to get to the appointment you are requesting transportation for.
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How to Schedule a Ride

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Before you schedule a ride check to see if friends or family can give you a ride. Also check to see if you and your provider are located on bus lines. If so, take public transit.
If neither of those options are possible, please do the following:

  • Call 1-877-312-6571 or email MATransport2@howardcountymd.gov – Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm (except holidays)  Phones are closed between the hours of 12:00pm and 1:00pm 
  • 24 business hours before appointment time call 1-877-312-6571 to schedule transportation. For surgery appointments call at least 48 to 72 business hours in advance.
  • You will need your Medical Assistance or Social Security number, date, time, address, and telephone number of provider when calling to program any transportation requests.
  • Specific reason for your visit.

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