Question 1

How do I get a ride home from the hospital after discharge?

Accepted Answer

Ask your hospital discharge planner or social worker to arrange NEMT before your discharge. You can also call Dream Care Rides directly at (708) 505-6994 or book online. We provide ambulatory, wheelchair, and stretcher transport from hospitals throughout the Chicago metro area. For Medicaid patients, contact your MCO to arrange a covered ride. See our hospital discharge transportation page.

Question 2

How do I get a free ride home from the hospital?

Accepted Answer

Medicaid covers transportation home from the hospital at no cost. Many Medicare Advantage plans include post-discharge transportation. Some hospitals have charitable funds for patients without coverage. Organizations like the American Cancer Society provide rides for cancer patients. Dream Care Rides accepts Medicaid for hospital discharge transport. Visit our free transportation guide or call (708) 505-6994.

Question 3

Can I use NEMT for hospital discharge if I need a stretcher?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Dream Care Rides provides stretcher (ambulette) transport for patients discharged from hospitals who cannot sit upright. Our two-person crew handles the stretcher loading and transport safely. Stretcher discharge rates start at $300 base. Call (708) 505-6994 or see our stretcher service page.

Question 4

Does insurance cover the ride home from surgery?

Accepted Answer

Medicaid covers post-surgical discharge transportation. Many Medicare Advantage plans cover it as well. Commercial insurance rarely covers discharge transport unless it is medically ordered. Workers' compensation covers rides home from work-related surgery. Ask your insurer before discharge. Dream Care Rides can help verify your coverage — call (708) 505-6994.

Question 5

What if I need a wheelchair for hospital discharge but do not own one?

Accepted Answer

Dream Care Rides provides transport wheelchairs at no extra charge. If you need a wheelchair van for discharge, we bring the chair with us. Let us know your mobility needs when booking. Call (708) 505-6994 or visit our wheelchair transportation page.

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