Understanding the long distance medical program

Tri-County Transit operates a long distance, non-emergency medical transport service called the LDM program. Our goal is to provide the elderly population with safe, affordable and dependable non-emergency long distance medical transportation.

We understand that there is a steadily increasing population of elderly and disabled people in northern New Hampshire. As a result too many families are paying the unnecessary high costs to transport loved ones by ambulance or even worse, they don't receive the treatment they need. We strive to provide families cost effective and safe transportation for their elderly and disabled loved ones.

ABOUT

Tri-County Transit's LDM service provides transportation to medical facilities outside our immediate service area to elderly persons 60 and older and disabled individuals for non-emergency medical services and treatments. Our service destinations span the Tri-State area: Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.

Tri-County Transit coordinates with other organizations, such as hospitals and doctor's offices to provide transportation for needs such as cancer treatment, doctors’ appointments, and physical therapy.

Our medical transport team is composed entirely of volunteers. They donate their time and use of their personal vehicles to give back to their community. Volunteer drivers are an important component of our operations, helping us increase access to healthcare. All members of our transport team are thoroughly screened and trained to be entrusted with our passenger safety. Tri-County Transit uses volunteer drivers with experience and outstanding safety records.  Our volunteer drivers are required to have a valid license, registered and inspected vehicle, pass a background check, submit to drug screenings and participate in passenger safety trainings.

Cost

The cost for using the LDM service varies based on many factors. Tri-County Transit invoices various funding sources to cover the cost of this service for persons 60 and older. While a fare is not mandated for individuals 60+, donations and contributions are always welcomed.  A “Self Pay” option is available for non-seniors as our funding sources do not cover the cost for those under 60.

Once the trip is accepted and scheduled, TCT sends the information to the volunteer nearest to the passenger. The volunteer will then follow up with the passenger, introducing him or herself and confirming the details of the trip.

For more information about the LDM program visit our Long Distance Medical Program page.

For information about becoming an LDM volunteer visit our Volunteer page.

Tri-County Community Action Program, Inc is dedicated to improving the lives and well-being of New Hampshire’s people and communities. We provide opportunities and support for people to learn and grow in self-sufficiency and to get involved in helping their neighbors and improving the conditions in their communities.

Tri-County CAP is a nonprofit, multi-program agency with many projects and service locations. If you are unable to find the information you need about TCCAP or any of its programs on our website tccap.org, or please call our Central Office in Berlin at 603-752-7001, or call one of our community contact centers located throughout northern New Hampshire.