Metro Care Response Medicaid Taxi Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Bronx NY
MEDICAID ACCEPTED
NO COST TO PATIENT

Medicaid Taxi &
NEMT Services

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation for Medicaid members in the Bronx & NYC. Safe, reliable rides to your medical appointments — covered by Medicaid at no cost to you.

Serving all Bronx neighborhoods. Doctor visits, dialysis, therapy, lab work, and more.

What is NEMT?

Non-Emergency Medical
Transportation

NEMT (Non-Emergency Medical Transportation) is a Medicaid benefit that covers transportation to and from covered medical appointments for eligible members who have no other means of getting there.

Metro Care Response provides Medicaid taxi services throughout the Bronx and New York City — clean, professional vehicles with trained drivers who understand the needs of medical patients.

Covered by Medicaid — zero out-of-pocket cost for eligible patients
Professional, trained drivers with patient sensitivity training
Clean, comfortable, accessible vehicles including wheelchair-accessible options
On-time pickup with real-time driver tracking
We handle all Medicaid authorization and billing paperwork
Metro Care Response NEMT driver assisting patient
Eligibility

Who Qualifies?

Medicaid NEMT is available to enrolled members who meet these criteria

Active Medicaid Enrollment

You must be currently enrolled in New York State Medicaid (fee-for-service or managed care plan).

Covered Medical Appointment

The trip must be to a Medicaid-covered medical service — doctor, specialist, dialysis, therapy, lab, pharmacy, and more.

No Other Transportation

You must have no other means of transportation available (no car, no family/friend who can drive, unable to use public transit).

Accepted Medicaid Plans

Medicaid (Fee-for-Service)
MetroPlus Health Plan
Healthfirst
Fidelis Care
Affinity Health Plan
WellCare of New York
Molina Healthcare
United Healthcare Community Plan
Amerigroup
EmblemHealth
Other Managed Care Plan

Don't see your plan? Call us — we work with most NY Medicaid managed care organizations.

Trip Types

Where We Take You

We cover all Medicaid-approved medical trip purposes

Primary Care
Doctor & PCP visits
Specialist
Cardiology, neurology, etc.
Dialysis
Recurring 3x/week trips
Mental Health
Behavioral health visits
Physical Therapy
PT & OT appointments
Pharmacy
Prescription pickup
Lab & Diagnostics
Blood work, imaging
Hospital Discharge
Safe ride home
Dental
Dental appointments
Vision
Eye care & optometry
Cardiology
Heart specialist visits
Vaccinations
Immunization clinics
Most Common

Medicaid Taxi

Standard sedan or SUV for ambulatory patients who can walk and do not require medical assistance during transport.

  • Ambulatory patients
  • Up to 3 passengers
  • Door-to-door service
  • Companion allowed
Accessible

Wheelchair Van

Accessible minivan with ramp or lift for patients who use a manual or power wheelchair and cannot transfer to a seat.

  • Wheelchair users
  • Ramp & lift equipped
  • Securement straps
  • Caregiver space
Medical Need

Ambulance (BLS/ALS)

For patients who require medical monitoring or assistance during transport. Staffed by certified EMTs or Paramedics.

  • Medical monitoring
  • Stretcher transport
  • Oxygen & equipment
  • EMT/Paramedic on board
How It Works

Simple 4-Step Process

Getting your Medicaid ride is easy — we handle all the paperwork

01

Call or Book Online

Call (929) 815-4275 or fill out our online form. Tell us your Medicaid ID, appointment details, and pickup address.

02

We Verify & Authorize

Our team verifies your Medicaid eligibility and obtains trip authorization from your plan — you don't have to do anything.

03

Driver Picks You Up

Your driver arrives at your door at the scheduled time. You'll receive a confirmation with driver details before pickup.

04

Safe Arrival & Return

We drop you at your appointment and schedule your return trip. No waiting, no stress — we've got you covered both ways.

Need a ride today?

Same-day Medicaid taxi requests are accommodated when possible. Call us directly for fastest scheduling.

Call Now
Book a Ride

Schedule Your Medicaid Taxi

Fill out the form below and our team will confirm your trip within 2 business hours

One-Way Trip Request

Schedule a single trip to your medical appointment

1Patient Information

2Trip Details

3Additional Information

Maximum 500 characters

ERN Dispatch Online

Need Emergency Transport Instead?

If your patient requires emergency or urgent medical transport, submit directly to the ERN Dispatch Portal for priority routing and real-time unit tracking.

FAQ

Common Questions

Everything you need to know about Medicaid taxi and NEMT services

Metro Care Response

Ready to Schedule Your Ride?

Medicaid-covered transportation to all your medical appointments. No cost to you. Call us or book online today.