Transportation
Non-Medical Transportation Services for People with Disabilities
Community Resources for Independence (CRI) provides non-medical transportation services to participants on the Community HealthChoices (CHC) Waiver. This service is designed to support individuals with disabilities in the Erie metro area, helping them maintain independence and stay connected within the community.
Who Needs Non-Medical Transportation?
People with disabilities often face unique challenges in finding accessible, dependable transportation. CRI’s non-medical transportation services are designed to help you:
- Attend important appointments such as job interviews, therapy sessions, or meetings with social services.
- Run errands like grocery shopping, picking up prescriptions, or handling other essential daily activities.
- Participate in community events and stay engaged with social activities, friends, and family.
Having access to reliable transportation is crucial for maintaining independence, especially when other options are limited or unavailable.
How to Access Transportation Services
- For CHC Waiver Participants Only: This service is available exclusively to individuals on the CHC Waiver. If you are a participant, you must contact your Managed Care Organization (MCO) Service Coordinator (SC) to arrange transportation.
- MCO Coordination: CRI works with all CHC Waiver MCOs (PA Health and Wellness, AmeriHealth Caritas, and UPMC), and is contracted with their transportation brokers Medical Transportation Management (MTM) and Coordinated Transportation Solutions (CTS).
Key Service Information
- Operating Hours: Non-medical transportation is available Monday through Friday, between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM, based on driver availability.
- Available for Non-Medical Needs: This service covers a variety of non-medical transportation needs, such as attending social engagements, running errands, or participating in community activities.
How It Works
Finding reliable, accessible transportation can be challenging for individuals with disabilities. CRI’s non-medical transportation services offer:
- Convenient Scheduling through your MCO’s transportation broker.
- Accessible Vehicles designed to meet a variety of needs.
- No Additional Costs as CRI works with your MCO to provide services within your waiver benefits.
Contact your MCO Service Coordinator to request a ride. They will coordinate with a transportation broker to schedule your transportation, ensuring that your needs are met in a timely and accessible manner.
Are You Ready for a Helping Hand?
If you are ready to have a helping hand but are unsure of where to begin, our Care Reps can help you build a program that works for you and your unique needs. To schedule a teleconference or in-person consultation, please call or complete the form.