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MATP Medical Assistance Transportation Program

The Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP)

ATA serves Cameron Elk & McKean counties.

ATA-MATP provides rides to medical care at no cost to you.

 

If you or anyone in your family receives Medical Assistance, you may be able to get help getting to and from your medical appointments.  The ATA Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP) provides rides to medical care at no cost to you.

HOW TO APPLY FOR ATA MATP SERVICES
If you are in need of MATP services call ATA MATP to request an official application. In Cameron, Elk or McKean call toll free 1.866.282.4968. On the application, you will be asked for your ACCESS card number and other necessary information about your need for transportation. Make sure you tell the ATA MATP office about any special needs you may have like; if you use a wheelchair or walker; if you have any problem that keeps you from riding in a bus or van with other people; or if you need to have someone go with you to your appointments.

IMPORTANT
You can obtain transportation services while you are completing the registration process. However, the ATA MATP must receive a signed registration form from you within 30 days of your eligibility verification.

Once you are registered, you will be sent more written information about how to use ATA MATP services. Your registration is good as long as you continue to receive Medical Assistance, though you may be required to update your information from time to time if it changes. If you or anyone in your family receives Medical Assistance, you may be able to get help getting to and from your medical appointments. The Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP) provides rides to medical care at no cost to you. You can also get mileage reimbursement if you use your own car or find someone willing to give you a ride.

RIDES TO MA HEALTH CARE SERVICES
You can use ATA MATP transportation to get to any health care service that is paid for by Medical Assistance. That includes appointments with your doctor, dentist, psychologist or psychiatrist, drug and alcohol treatment clinics, or any other MA provider. You can also use ATA MATP to go to the pharmacy for prescriptions, to the hospital for tests, or to get to medical equipment suppliers.

IMPORTANT
Depending on your situation and what providers you see, certain limits may apply to how far you can go to visit.

LEAST COST AND MOST APPROPRIATE
TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED
The ATA MATP provides rides in the least costly and most appropriate way to meet your needs. You will usually be riding with other passengers. Depending on where you need to go, ATA MATP can arrange a ride for you using vans, taxis or accessible vehicles for persons with disabilities.

  • If you can ride a bus, and you do not live far from a bus route, you may be reimbursed for the cost of riding the bus or receive bus tickets or passes.
  • If you own your own car or have access to one, the ATA MATP may be able to provide mileage reimbursement at a specified rate, and reimburse you for any parking and toll costs involved in your trip.

CURBSIDE & DOOR-TO-DOOR SERVICE
When you get a ride through the ATA MATP, you are expected to get to the curb to be picked up. If you have any disabilities or limitations that keep you from getting to the curb, the ATA MATP is required to provide door-to-door service, when the need is medically verified.

ESCORTS MAY RIDE WITH YOU
An escort may accompany anyone on an ATA MATP trip when independent travel is not possible due to age, disability, language, or when the escort is verified necessary for the recipient to secure medical examinations and treatment. Also, an ATA MATP eligible child, who is under 18, can be accompanied by a parent or guardian at no cost to you.

MORE INFORMATION
See the USER GUIDE on RideATA.com

ATA MATP
CUSTOMER SERVICE
1-866-282-4968
1-866-ATA 4 YOU

MATP RESOURCES - CLICK TO DOWNLOAD

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Application for ATA Transportation

A print applicaiton for all ATA transportation is available for download. You can call ATA Customer Service (1-866-282-4968) to request that a print application be mailed to you. Or you may forward by mail or email a completed PDF application. The application is interactive and easy to complete. The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services requires a completed MATP Application for each Medical Assistance client in the family.

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   THE ATA MATP USER GUIDE 2019 Edition