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Medical Assistance
Transportation Program (MATP)
MATP provides non-emergency medical
transportation to eligible residents of Allegheny County who do not have
other
transportation available to them. These non-emergency medical
services include both physical and behavioral health services. The
county will provide the type of transportation that is the least
expensive while still meeting the consumer’s needs. Trips less than ¼
mile are not funded unless the individual is unable to walk that
distance.
Transportation resources available include:
- tickets or tokens to ride public
transportation
- mileage reimbursement for use of a private car
- para transit services
Eligibility Requirements:
- Resident of Allegheny County
- Must have a valid PA Medical Assistance (MA)
card with MA eligibility verified according to DPW guidelines
- MATP paperwork signed and returned before
services are able to begin
Transportation
is available to almost any service covered under the Medical Assistance
program. Contact MATP toll free Monday
thru Friday at 1-888-547-6287
from 8:00am – 4:30pm.
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Transportation Services available under MATP |
Transportation services NOT included under MATP |
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physician |
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emergency vehicle or ambulance |
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pharmacy |
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sheltered workshops |
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dentist |
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day care programs |
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podiatrist (foot
doctor) |
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transportation for visitation purposes |
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optometrist (eye
doctor) |
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stretcher service |
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health clinics |
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door-through-door service |
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rural health clinics |
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non-medical services |
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hospice programs |
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during severe weather when “unsafe” |
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dialysis clinics |
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air travel |
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outpatient services |
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nutrition programs |
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outpatient rehab services |
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WIC (Women, Infants,
& Children)
programs |
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physical therapist |
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Veterans’ Affairs Medical Center
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psychologist |
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mental health social rehabilitation programs |
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mental health centers |
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any medical service that is not payable
through the
Medical Assistance program |
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drug and alcohol clinics |
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ambulatory surgical services |
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