Waivered Transportation Services
Transportation: Transportation services necessary to meet the person’s needs and preferences in covered areas, as documented in their support plan.
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Common carrier: Transportation provider type that includes buses, taxis, light rail transit, other commercial carriers and vehicles owned or leased by a lead agency.
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Individual driver: Transportation provider type that includes natural supports such as family members, neighbors, friends, community agencies and volunteer driver programs.
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Special transportation: Services required to transport people who, because of a physical or mental disability, are unable to use a common carrier and do not require ambulance transportation. It includes either ambulatory or non-ambulatory services.
Covered Services
Transportation is covered when it is necessary for the person to gain access to:
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Waiver services
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Community services, activities and resources
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Employment.