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Mountain Mule

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18. Are you eligible for Medicaid?

Tue May 6, 2025, 03:08 PM

May 6

I live in rural Colorado where there is no public transportation to speak of. However the state of Colorado and Medicaid got together and now Medicaid will allow low income folks to get an unlimited taxi rides to get medical care. They also allow two non medical rides a week so people can go to the grocery store or the library or wherever.

Also, my county has a low cost ride service that most local residents here qualify for. Google the name of your county and "transportation." Can't hurt to check.

I'm sorry you had to give up your car. I had to give up on my truck when its repair bills got higher than what it was worth. Being without a vehicle makes doing even the smallest thing which involves transportation feel impossible. I hope you will be able to work some things out.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] CountAllVotes May 6 OP

I'm sorry you're going through this. yardwork May 6 #1

So much for my "Golden Years" CountAllVotes May 6 #3

I live in rural Mass. There are local groups that offer rides and other services for free. erronis May 6 #15

Thank you! If I find out any other helpful sites, I'll post along w/ yours on this message stream... SWBTATTReg May 6 #19

Yes, that is here too CountAllVotes May 6 #21

Congrats on dumping your nightmare car! SheltieLover May 6 #2

Yep, its gone CountAllVotes May 6 #5

So many of us are having to face tough choices. pandr32 May 6 #4

no kidding CountAllVotes May 6 #6

I hope there is transit nearby. pandr32 May 6 #9

I live in a rural area CountAllVotes May 6 #10

Check that "senior citizen place" out. pandr32 May 6 #11

I've been alone for 3 years now CountAllVotes May 6 #12

I get it. pandr32 May 6 #17

I do not have a cell phone CountAllVotes May 6 #23

You need to look out for yourself. pandr32 May 6 #30

yes, I have a land line phone CountAllVotes May 6 #31

Are you eligible for Medicaid? Mountain Mule May 6 #18

Yes, Medi-Cal/Medicaid partnership CountAllVotes May 6 #26

So sorry... EarthAbides May 6 #7

The bank that financed it knew CountAllVotes May 6 #8

Maybe you should alert your State's elder care abuse hotline or fraud hotline, there could be others like you that have SWBTATTReg May 6 #24

There is a complaint on the BBB website about them CountAllVotes May 6 #25

Gotta do what you gotta do... Wounded Bear May 6 #13

I have some help CountAllVotes May 6 #14

Giving up a car can be a huge decision. Joinfortmill May 6 #16

I may get another one CountAllVotes May 6 #20

Wish i was closer gay texan May 6 #22

the former lanscape guy told me that CountAllVotes May 6 #27

Yes I know how it is Jacson6 May 6 #28

Maybe a scooter would work? CountAllVotes May 6 #29

Not in CA. you are still required to have insurance and the rates are the same or worse. Jacson6 May 6 #32

I am still insured until Sept. 2025 CountAllVotes May 6 #33