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Ready Ride – Age 18 +, Prime West Insurance Coverage – For Medical Rides Only

About the Program

West Central Minnesota Communities Action, in partnership with Prime West Insurance, is able to offer our Ready Ride Volunteer Driver Program to adults aged 18 +, who have current coverage through Prime West Insurance.

This service is for medical rides only. Our Volunteer Drivers are not permitted to act as a “Responsible Party” for clients who are being discharged from a medical facility after receiving general anesthesia. However, if you arrange for a friend or family member to accompany the Driver and act as the Responsible Party, that would be fine.

Ready Ride is available to residents in Douglas, Grant, Pope, Stevens and Traverse counties.

 

Key Points

  • Rides can range from short trips to longer trips for various medical appointments or to pick up medications from a pharmacy
  • Riders must reside in our 5 – county service area: Douglas, Grant, Pope, Stevens & Traverse
  • Rides must originate within 5 – county service area: Douglas, Grant, Pope, Stevens & Traverse
  • Rides may go outside of the 5 – county service area for appointments
  • Volunteer drivers use their own vehicles to provide the rides
  • Scheduling rides should be done a week in advance which allows time to find a volunteer driver

For more information on processes regarding the Ready Ride – age 18 + client services, for those on Prime West Insurance, please select the link below for an informational packet.

Ready Ride – Age 18 +, who have Prime West Insurance coverage.

 

Become A Volunteer

Volunteering is rewarding as this program helps older adults maintain their independence. Be part of the team and feel good about giving back to your community.

  • Pick your schedule and driving area
  • Mileage reimbursement available

Call Ready Ride for volunteer opportunities: 218-685-RIDE (7433)

Eligibility Information

Adults aged 18 +, who have current coverage through Prime West Insurance. This service is for medical rides only.

Application Details

There is an application process for the Ready Ride Program, so please contact us and we will mail and / or email the application to you.

If you have any questions or wish to know more about the Ready Ride program, please let us know.

We truly appreciate this partnership with you as we work together to provide transportation to those in need.

 

John Przybylski, Administrative Assistant – Transportation

*Initial point of contact for questions, information and scheduling rides

john@wcmca.org | 218-685-7433

 

 

 

To schedule a ride or to volunteer, call:  218-685-RIDE  (7433)

Documents & Links

More Information

John Przybylski, Administrative Assistant - Transportation

  • 218-685-7433
  • 800-492-4805
  • Fax: 218-685-6741
  • Ready Ride
    WCMCA, Inc.
    411 Industrial Park Boulevard
    Elbow Lake, MN 56531

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