Free & Low-Cost Medical Transportation in New Jersey
You may not have to pay out of pocket to get to your medical appointments. Here are the real free and low-cost transportation programs available to New Jersey residents — who qualifies, what they cover, and exactly how to reach each one.
Free & Low-Cost Programs in New Jersey
NJ FamilyCare / Medicaid — ModivCare
FreeWho qualifies: Anyone enrolled in NJ FamilyCare (NJ Medicaid), for rides to covered medical services.
How to access: ModivCare is New Jersey's statewide Medicaid transportation broker. Call 1-866-527-9933 (TTY 1-866-288-3133) at least 2 business days before your appointment, or book online at mymodivcare.com. 1-866-527-9933
Medicare Advantage transportation benefit
Free (within plan limits)Who qualifies: Medicare Advantage (Part C) members whose plan includes a transportation benefit.
How to access: Coverage varies by plan — some include a set number of one-way trips per year. Call the member-services number on the back of your plan ID card to confirm your benefit and how to book.
County Senior & Disability Transportation (Office on Aging)
Free or small suggested donationWho qualifies: Seniors (usually 60+) and residents with disabilities, county by county.
How to access: Every NJ county runs free or donation-based community transport for seniors and people with disabilities. Find your county's program by calling NJ 2-1-1 or the NJ Aging & Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) at 1-877-222-3737. 1-877-222-3737 (ADRC)
NJ Transit Access Link (ADA paratransit)
Low fare (not free)Who qualifies: Riders whose disability prevents them from using regular bus/rail routes (eligibility interview required).
How to access: Door-to-door paratransit in areas served by NJ Transit buses. Apply through Access Link customer service at 1-800-955-2321; reservations at 973-491-4224. 1-800-955-2321
American Cancer Society — Road to Recovery
FreeWho qualifies: Cancer patients who can walk and ride in a standard car (volunteer drivers).
How to access: Free rides to and from cancer treatment, where volunteers are available. Call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345 to ask about availability in your area. 1-800-227-2345
Veterans transportation (VA / DAV)
FreeWho qualifies: Veterans enrolled in VA health care, for trips to VA medical facilities.
How to access: The VA offers Beneficiary Travel and the Veterans Transportation Service, and the DAV runs free volunteer vans (ambulatory veterans only). Contact your VA facility's travel office or local DAV chapter to arrange.
NJ 2-1-1
FreeWho qualifies: Anyone — a free statewide help line.
How to access: Dial 211 (or visit nj211.org) and ask for help finding transportation to medical care in your county. They can point you to the right local program. Dial 211
Program details and phone numbers can change — confirm current eligibility and contact information when you call. For the full Medicaid process, see our ModivCare guide and NJ Medicaid NEMT guide.
When a Free Program Doesn't Fit
Free transportation is a real help — but it has limits. Most programs require Medicaid eligibility or advance notice, don't run same-day or 24/7, depend on volunteers who may not be available in your area, and often can't carry a wheelchair or a patient who must travel on a stretcher. When a free option doesn't fit your situation, you still have a safe, reliable choice.
Delta Medical Transportation provides 24/7 private-pay wheelchair van and stretcher transport across all 21 New Jersey counties — including same-day trips, non-covered destinations, and patients other services can't handle. Call (973) 389-3110 for a free quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get free medical transportation in New Jersey?
If you have NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid), your rides to covered medical care are free through ModivCare — call 1-866-527-9933 at least two business days ahead. Seniors and people with disabilities can use free or donation-based county transportation (find yours through NJ 2-1-1 or the ADRC at 1-877-222-3737). Cancer patients may qualify for free American Cancer Society rides, and veterans can use VA and DAV programs.
Is there free transportation to dialysis in NJ?
Yes, if you qualify. NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid) covers recurring dialysis transport at no cost through ModivCare, which can set up a standing order so you don't re-book each time. Some Medicare Advantage plans and county senior programs also help. If you don't qualify for a free program — or need a same-day or stretcher-level ride — Delta Medical Transportation offers reliable private-pay dialysis transport; call us for a quote.
What if I'm not on Medicaid and don't qualify for a free ride?
Free programs have real limits — they often require Medicaid eligibility, advance notice (no same-day), an eligibility interview, or volunteers who may not be available in your area, and many can't carry a wheelchair or stretcher patient. When a free option doesn't fit, Delta Medical Transportation provides safe, 24/7 private-pay wheelchair van and stretcher transport across all 21 NJ counties. Call (973) 389-3110.
Can a senior get a free ride to the doctor in NJ?
Often, yes. Every New Jersey county runs free or donation-based transportation for seniors (usually 60+) through its Office on Aging or community transportation program. Call NJ 2-1-1 or the ADRC at 1-877-222-3737 to find and sign up for your county's service. Note these usually require booking days in advance and don't run 24/7.
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