Dial a Ride

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A demand response service for transportation to medical and social service appointments, financial and essential shopping services and the senior congregate meal program. The program is available to both seniors and the general public.

 WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR DIAL-A-RIDE SERVICES? Services are available for all ages, but the program is targeted toward seniors, persons with disabilities and low-income persons.  Rides are provided Monday – Friday.  Closed All Major Holidays 

PRIORITY SERVICES:

  • Medical appointments
  • Social Services appointments (DSHS, Social Security, Work Source)
  • Essential Shopping (pharmacies)

OTHER SERVICES:

  • Transportation to congregate meal site
  • Activity trips (Shopping)
  • Home Delivered Meals

  HOW TO ARRANGE FOR A RIDE: IF YOU ARE ON MEDICAID (State Insurance) 

  • You MUST contact the Medicaid Transportation Broker at 1-800-752-9422 to request the ride at least three (72hrs) working days in advance.
  • A Medicaid Transportation representative then contacts Skamania County Senior Services to arrange ride.

  IF YOU ARE NOT ON MEDICAID

  • Contact Skamania County Senior Services directly at 509-427-3990.  Please call at least three (72hrs) working days in advance to request a ride, but the sooner the better.
  • You must give the Transportation Coordinator the following information:
    • Your Name, Address and Phone Number
    • Date of your Ride
    • Time you need to arrive at Destination
    • Address and Phone Number of Destination
    • Time of your Return