Wheelchair Van Services in the Baltimore Metro Area

No. Medicare does not pay for wheelchair van transportation. Medicare does not view wheelchair service as a medical form of transportation. Fortunately, wheelchair van service is less expensive than an ambulance transport.

Yes. We will transport a patient out of the area. Please call a customer care coordinator to discuss your options.

Yes. One person may ride with the patient.

Everything's based on mileage, so it varies. But the average wheelchair van transport in the Baltimore area will cost you about $68. Our base rate is $60 and after that it's two dollars per mile. So with the average trip in this area only being about 4 miles, that equals $68.

No, most insurances will deny it unless it's contained within their care package. Some managed care programs allow for a limited number of transports per year, but again, most major insurances do not cover this service.

In our area, your one main option for low-cost wheelchair van service is the Maryland Transit Administration, MTA. If you qualify for medical assistance, they will provide wheelchair van transport. The one way fare for this service is $2.00.

Keep in mind, wheelchair van transport is really for people who need the wheelchair at all times. Some of the people we transport can't get in and out of their house, but they're not totally dependent on a wheelchair at all times either. If this is the case, other modes of transport (like family, a cab, or an Uber or Lyft) might suffice.

No. Medicare does not pay for wheelchair van transportation. Medicare does not view wheelchair service as a medical form of transportation. Fortunately, wheelchair van service is less expensive than an ambulance transport.

We've taken people to Florida, Ohio, and even California. We'll give you a quote for your trip. If it's really far, say it's an eight-hour trip, we'll add in the cost of a hotel fee for the driver. So it varies. You can give us a call for a customized quote.

Yes, we can definitely help you find an appropriate air transport company. Air transport may be cheaper than ground in some cases. So we'll help match you with the right mode. We'll price shop for you and give you options. We'll look out for your best interests.

Of course. When you call, our care coordinators will talk to the family and ask a series of questions to determine what mode of transport best suits that customer. For example, if it's a long distance transport, sitting in a car for six hours is one thing, but sitting in a wheelchair is another. In that instance, we would recommend ambulance services instead.

Here in Maryland you have to be licensed by the Public Service Commission (PSC). Once they approve you, then you can drive a for-hire vehicle.

If you're interested, we'll take care of all that for you as part of our training and onboarding process. Visit our employment section to learn how you can apply as a wheelchair van driver today.

We're based just outside of Baltimore in Parkville, Maryland, but our various satellite offices allow us to service customers in Dover, DE, College Park, MD, Elkton, MD, and beyond. Not sure if we serve your area, give us a call. If not, we'll direct you to a provider best suited for you.