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Frequently Asked

Answers, Organized for You.

Browse by audience — families, facilities, and insurance questions all in one place.

For Families & Patients

How do I book a ride?

Submit a booking online or email dispatch@unitedcaremt.com. Dispatch confirms accepted trips and provides driver and vehicle details when assigned.

How far in advance should I book?

24–48 hours in advance is ideal for routine trips. For same-day pickups, we offer 60-minute priority response on most service types.

Can a family member ride along?

Yes — one family member or caregiver may ride at no additional charge on all transports.

What credentials do drivers need?

Credential requirements depend on the transportation service and assigned duties. Dispatch verifies required credentials before assignment.

What if I need to cancel?

Cancellations made at least 2 hours before pickup may be refunded. A no-show or cancellation with less than 2 hours' notice is charged 100% of the applicable base fare.

For Healthcare Facilities

How does facility onboarding work?

Facility requirements, booking contacts, billing method, privacy obligations, and dispatch procedures are reviewed before service begins.

How can facilities submit trips?

Facilities can begin with the online booking workflow or submit a partnership inquiry to discuss an approved operating process.

How quickly can a trip be confirmed?

Confirmation depends on trip requirements, pickup time, vehicle capability, and crew availability. Dispatch confirms timing before the trip is accepted.

Do you provide utilization reporting?

Yes — monthly custom reports including volume, on-time %, response time, and cost-per-trip metrics, delivered to your operations and finance teams.

Do you have a BAA in place?

Yes — we have a pre-drafted, attorney-reviewed Business Associate Agreement ready for signature on day one.

Insurance & Pricing

Can insurance be used?

Insurance requests require eligibility and authorization verification. Submission does not guarantee coverage or confirm transportation.

Will my insurance cover this?

Most plans cover NEMT for medically-necessary trips. Our billing team verifies coverage in advance and confirms any patient responsibility before the ride.

What if I'm paying out of pocket?

Private-pay estimates are calculated from the published rate sheet. Eligible payment methods are shown securely during Stripe Checkout.

Do you offer recurring trip discounts?

Yes — standing-order recurring transports (dialysis, infusion, therapy) receive a 15% discount on the base rate.

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