DHHS offers free trips to COVID-19 vaccine clinics
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services has announced a new, free option for Maine people who need a ride to and from a COVID-19 vaccination appointment.
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AUGUSTA The Maine Department of Health and Human Services is offering a new, free option for those who need a ride to and from a COVID-19 vaccination appointment.
Maine DHHS is partnering with ModivCare, one of the organizations that coordinates rides for MaineCare members, to provide transportation for any Maine resident who is unable to drive, lacks reliable transportation or is otherwise unable to travel to their appointment. ModivCare will in turn partner with community action programs and transportation companies to provide rides.
AUGUSTA The Maine Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday a new, free option for Maine people who need a ride to and from a COVID-19 vaccination appointment.
Maine DHHS is partnering with ModivCare, one of the organizations that coordinates rides for MaineCare members, to provide rides for any Maine resident who is unable to drive, lacks reliable transportation or is otherwise unable to travel to their appointment, according to a news release.
ModivCare will in turn partner with Community Action Programs and transportation companies to provide rides. This new option is in addition to the transportation support that DHHS already offers for eligible MaineCare members who face challenges getting to their vaccine appointment.