Lyft driver Tramaine Carr in Atlanta provides critical medical transportation for seniors and sick patients, often serving as a friend and social worker during long drives to hospitals. Across Georgia, ride-hail services like Lyft and Uber play a crucial role in transporting patients to medical appointments, especially in rural areas where hospitals have closed. While insurance plans, Medicaid, and Medicare are starting to cover ride-hailing services for medical appointments, challenges remain in ensuring access to care for all patients, particularly those in rural areas. Expanding Medicaid in Georgia could help alleviate the strain on rural hospitals and ensure better access to medical care.
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Patients Are Relying on Lyft, Uber To Travel Far Distances to Medical Care
