SilverSummit Healthplan and the Access to Health Care Network have officially launched their free health-based transportation service.
The service will run in Washoe, Churchill, Douglas, Lyon and Storey counties, as well as Carson City and Dayton.
Members with the project say there is no criteria in order to use this service, and that it mainly helps those in the rural areas.
"Transportation in rural Nevada for many is nonexistent, and so it is really difficult to get to providers' appointments, the grocery store - or even to the pharmacy," said Niki King, Vice President of Community Solutions for SilverSummit Healthplan.
Along with that, people can also get rides to social service agencies as well as community centers.
This transportation service is door-to-door which means the health workers are able to enter a person's home and help them get into the van and out of the van if needed.
King adds that the health workers are from the community they will be serving, and they will be able to provide other assistance during the ride if they feel it is necessary.
"Once they are on board—the rider is on board—they will identify other services that the person may need like food or rental assistance, that type of thing, and then connect them to those services as well," said Niki King.
This service is officially running now, so if you would like to schedule a pickup, you can call 844-469-4932.
