Medical Transportation for Seniors
Rides to medical appointments anywhere in the county, Monday through Friday. A wheelchair van is available, riders must be able to get in and out of the van on their own, and an escort is required.
Who it's for
- You are 60 or older.
- You live in Rensselaer County.
What it offers
- Round trips to routine visits, blood work, dental and physical therapy
- One-way rides for dialysis, eye dilation and surgery when an escort comes along
- Rides to appointments outside the county
Call at least two weeks ahead for a new appointment.
No same-day rides.
Appointments must be between 9 AM and 3 PM, and rides are booked through the transportation coordinator.
Call to check before you apply.
Drivers cannot help you into the van or into the building.
Bring an escort if you need help.
Drivers cannot make other stops, such as the store or pharmacy.
Call to check before you apply.
- Service area
- Rensselaer County
- Website
- www.rensco.com/631/Medical-Transportation
SourceTransportation Pamphlet·Transportation Policy Letter·Medical Transportation·Checked Oct 18, 2026
About this information
SeniorSolver last compared this entry with its source documents on Oct 18, 2026. That is not a confirmation from the program.
The summary is our own wording. Phone numbers, address, hours, eligibility, costs and service area are reproduced from the documents below as published.
- Transportation Pamphlet – Rensselaer County Unified Family Services, Department for the Aging
- Transportation Policy Letter – Rensselaer County Unified Family Services, Department for the Aging
- Medical Transportation – Rensselaer County Unified Family Services, Department for the Aging
- Official program website
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