Transportation
Insured
Please note that each insurance plan is different when it comes to scheduling medical transportation. Some insurance companies require at least 48 hours in advance notice to schedule a transportation, however other companies require at least 72 hours notice. There are also exceptions based on medical necessity based on each plan. Please confirm with your insurance transportation provider to make sure that your medical transportation is scheduled with the guidelines. If your transportation indicates that you do not have medical transportation, please contact member services on the back of your medical card to confirm that you have medical transportation as a benefit. If you are having difficulty, please contact your MCR Health Patient Care Coordinator. Below you will see a list of available medical transportation providers in alphabetical order:
Aetna
Vendor: Modivcare
Contact: (866)799-4463
AmeriHealth
Vendor: Medical Transportation Management (MTM)
Contact: (855)371-3968
Community Care Plan
Vendor: Modivcare
Contact: (866)306-9358
Florida Community Care
Vendor: RIDE2MD
Contact: (833)322-7526 option#3
Humana
Vendor: Modivcare
Contact: (866)779-0565
Molina
Vendor: Access2Care
Contact: (888)298-4781
Simply Healthcare
Vendor: RIDE2MD
Contact: (844)628-0388
Sunshine Health
Vendor: Modivcare
Contact: (877)659-8420
United Healthcare
Vendor: Modivcare
Contact: (866)372-9891
Vivida
Vendor: Medical Transportation Management (MTM)
Contact: (855)371-3968
Uninsured
Manatee County
Please note that application needs to be completed by patient and provider. Patient needs to complete from page 3 thru page 7. Also, provider needs to complete page 9 thru page 11. For more questions please outreach contact number 941-747-8621 ext. 3567 or your MCR Patient Care Coordinator to help you out with the application.
2023 Handy Bus Application [Download]
2023 Handy Bus Application – Spanish [Download]
Desoto County
Please note that only patient needs to complete application form.
MTM Application [Download]
MTM Spanish Application [Download]
Sarasota County
Please note that each patient needs to complete both the Breeze Plus application and their provider need to complete the medical clearance application
Breeze Plus Sarasota Application [Download]
Transportation Disadvantaged Eligibility Application [Download]
ADA Complementary Paratransit & TD Eligibility Medical Verification Form [Download]
Food
Food Banks
To find local food pantries in your area, please click on the links below:
Manatee County
Feeding Tampa Bay
https://feedingtampabay.org/findfood
Meals on Wheels Plus
https://mealsonwheelsplus.org/food-bank-of-manatee/food-pantries/
Desoto County
All Faith Food Bank
https://allfaithsfoodbank.org/foodfinder/
Sarasota County
All Faiths Food Bank
https://allfaithsfoodbank.org/foodfinder/
Where to apply for SNAP/Food Benefits
Manatee County
Feeding Tampa Bay – Applying for SNAP/Food Benefits
“Go online and click the bottom link. There should be a SNAP screener which consists of 8 multiple choice questions. At the end, there should be a link to click to assist you in the application process. This should take an estimated time of about 15 minutes to fully complete.”
https://feedingtampabay.org/ways-we-serve/snap/snapscreener
Phone: 813-254-1190
Desoto County
To apply for SNAP/Food Benefits please outreach the number provided below for further assistance:
All Faiths Food Bank
Phone: 941-379-6333 extension: 21301
Sarasota County
To apply for SNAP/Food Benefits please outreach the Benefit’s Specialist team:
All Faiths Food Bank
Phone: 941-379-6333 extension: 150
Charlotte County
To apply for SNAP/Food Benefits please outreach:
Goodwill Community Resource Center
Phone: 941-255-3884
Email: sherystahnke@goodwillswfl.org
Address: 24123 Peachland Blvd., Port Charlotte, FL 33954
Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday – Friday
Financial Barriers/Assistance (Utilities)
Electric Bill Assistance
To apply for Electric Bill Assistance please outreach one of the contacts provided or visit the link below:
Manatee County
Manatee County Community Services
Phone: 941-749-3030
Webpage: https://www.mymanatee.org/government/programs
Turning Points
Phone: 941-747-1509
Address: 701 17th Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205
Webpage: https://tpmanatee.org/
Step-Up Suncost
Phone: 941-827-2887
Address: 6428 Parkland Drive, Sarasota, FL 34243
Webpage: https://stepupsuncoast.org/
Saint Vincent De Paul Joseph Catholic Church
Phone: 941-755-4188
Address: 2704 33r Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205
Desoto County
Desoto County Step Up Suncoast Utility and Housing Assistance
Phone: 863-261-8604
Address: 225 East Main Street, Wauchula, FL 33873
Salvation Army Arcadia
Phone: 863-491-0455
Address: 165 South Orange Ave., Arcadia, FL 34266
Desoto County Government – Community and Social Services
Phone: 863-993-4858
Address: 201 East Oak Street, Arcadia, FL
Sarasota County
Salvation Army Sarasota County
Phone: 941-364-5557
Address: 1707 South Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34239
Catholic Charities Sarasota
Phone: 941-564-8319
Address: 5055 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34234
Water Bill Assistance
Manatee County
To apply for water bill assistance (Low Income Home Water Assistance Program also known as LIHWAP) please outreach one of the contacts provided:
Step-Up Suncoast
Phone: 941-827-2887
Address: 6428 Parkland Drive, Sarasota, FL 34243
Webpage: https://stepupsuncoast.org/programs/energy-assistance-liheap/
Note: at the current time there is no funding available. Latest update 10/18/2023
Desoto County
Desoto County Government – Community and Social Services
Phone: 863-993-4858
Address: 201 East Oak Street, Arcadia, FL
Sarasota County
Step-Up Suncoast
Phone: 941-827-2887
Address: 6428 Parkland Drive, Sarasota, FL 34243
Webpage: https://stepupsuncoast.org/programs/energy-assistance-liheap/
Note: at the current time there is no funding available. Latest update 10/18/2023
Benefits (Applying for Disability/SSI/Medicare/Insurance Benefits)
Insurance Additional Benefits (Over the Counter Catalogs)/Member Services Contact numbers
Always confirm with your insurance provider Member Services department to establish if you have Over-The-Counter (OTC) benefit available to you. Member Services contact number is also available at the back of your medical insurance card. Please note below you will find is a list of insurances with their OTC catalogs.
Aetna
Medcaid Managed Medical Assistance (MMA)
Member Services: 800-441-5501
Long Term Care (LTC)
Member Services: 844-645-7371
Aetna Catalog
AmeriHealth
Member Services:
Community Care Plan
Member Services:
Florida Community Care
Member Services:
Humana
Member Services:
Humana Catalog
Molina
Member Services:
Molina Catalog
Simply Healthcare
Member Services:
Sunshine Health
Member Services: 866-796-0530
United Healthcare
Member Services:
Vivida
Member Services:
Social Security Administration Offices
Please note you can receive assistance at the following Social Security Administration Offices:
Request a new or replacement Social Security card.
Request a name change on your Social Security card.
Review your Social Security statement or your earnings history.
Get an estimate of your retirement benefits.
Get a proof of benefits letter.
Apply for Social Security retirement benefits.
Apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits.
Apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.
Apply for Social Security spousal or survivor benefits.
Apply for Medicare or get a replacement Medicare card.
Set up direct deposit information for your Social Security benefits.
For Frequently Asked Questions and more information please visit: https://faq.ssa.gov/en-US/
Manatee County
OFFICE: Bradenton Social Security Office
ADDRESS: 5540 SR 64 East.
Bradenton, Florida 34208 Suite 100
HOURS OF OPERATION: 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM Monday-Friday
Desoto County
OFFICE: Port Charlotte Social Security Office
ADDRESS: 1600 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, Florida 33948 Suite 200
HOURS OF OPERATION: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Monday-Friday
Sarasota County
OFFICE: Sarasota Social Security Office
ADDRESS: 2001 Siesta Dr
Sarasota, Florida 34239 Suite 301
HOURS OF OPERATION: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Monday-Friday
Social Support (Applying for the Long Term Care Program – homemaker services, adult day service, Electronic Health Response System )
Area Agency on Aging
If you need services that would help you or a loved one, please contact one of the Area Agencies on Aging to complete the screening process and determine if you qualify for services. Services that are available include homemaker to assist at home, adult day service, and the Emergency Health Response System (EHRS) in case of emergency to get help.
Manatee County
Senior Connection Center
Phone: 813-740-3888
Website: https://seniorconnectioncenter.org/
Desoto County
Area Agency on Aging for Southwest
Phone: 239-652-6901
Webpage: https://aaaswfl.org/
Sarasota County
Area Agency on Aging for Southwest
Phone: 239-652-6901
Webpage: https://aaaswfl.org/
