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Create AccountPlease make sure to contact Lake Gogebic Senior Citizens Club: Medical Escort to confirm details of their transportation services.
Provides rides for only the following purposes: medical appointments. Also, you must meet at least one of these criteria: you are 60+ years old. No membership is required.
The Medical Escort program is a specialized transportation service designed to assist older adults in getting to non-emergency medical appointments. This program offers the convenience of transportation via taxi or private car, allowing riders to schedule rides ahead of time to ensure timely pickups. Additionally, the program is part of public transit and paratransit services, making it accessible to those with mobility challenges.
Riders have the flexibility to pay for the service using various methods including insurance, vouchers, donations, or even Medicaid. The program also offers a membership option and accepts different forms of payment such as cash, credit card, or check. One unique feature of the Medical Escort program is that it allows for on-demand scheduling, shared rides, and waiting assistance, where the driver can wait for the passenger during appointments or errands.
Overall, the program aims to provide a reliable, affordable, and convenient means of transportation for older adults attending medical appointments, ensuring they can access the care they need without worrying about transportation barriers.
Service Area
Ontonagon County
Days of operation
Monday | Open |
Tuesday | Open |
Wednesday | Open |
Thursday | Open |
Friday | Open |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
Contact Lake Gogebic Senior Citizens Club: Medical Escort
109 Pine Street
Bergland, MI 49910
(906) 575-3461
https://www.lakegogebicseniorcenter.com/services.html
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