Paladin Non-emergency Transportation Services
Paladin provides transportation to qualifying senior, medically fragile and disabled residents of La Porte County. The continuation of this vital service would not be possible without the generous support of our community partners: REAL Services, the Healthcare Foundation of La Porte, Franciscan Alliance, and The Michigan City Community Enrichment Corporation.
Who qualifies?
Council on Aging (COA) Eligibility
This program is designed for residents who are over 60 years of age and do not have other means of safe travel.
Paladin provides non-emergency medical transportation as well as trips to the grocery store, pharmacy, legal appointments and banks. We are also able to help seniors who need transportation assistance for visiting a spouse who is under the long-term care of a hospital or nursing facility. Please call our office at 219-326-7889 for more information or to sign up.
Click here to learn more about our new Food Pantry Bus.
Disabled/Medically Fragile
Paladin Transportation works with individuals who are covered by the Medicaid Waiver to provide transportation to and from our facilities for disability services. We also provide non-emergency medical transportation to residents with disabilities that are covered by traditional Medicaid and do not have other means of safe travel. Please call Southeastrans for more information and to schedule a ride: 1-855-325-7586.
When is transportation available?
We are open Monday-Friday and available for medical appointments between 9:00 am – 2:00 pm.
Paladin is closed on the following holidays:
What can I expect?
Most of our vehicles are wheelchair accessible. If you use a wheelchair and stairs are an obstacle, you must have a ramp. Our drivers provide door-to-door service, but they are not qualified to come into your home and provide any personal care assistance. Companions are welcome to ride along and assist.
What does it cost?
We do not charge a fee for those who qualify for our service. Please feel free to make a donation if you are able to help support the program.
Council on Aging (COA) Eligibility
This program is designed for residents who are over 60 years of age and do not have other means of safe travel.
Paladin provides non-emergency medical transportation as well as trips to the grocery store, pharmacy, legal appointments and banks. We are also able to help seniors who need transportation assistance for visiting a spouse who is under the long-term care of a hospital or nursing facility. Please call our office at 219-326-7889 for more information or to sign up.
Click here to learn more about our new Food Pantry Bus.
Disabled/Medically Fragile
Paladin Transportation works with individuals who are covered by the Medicaid Waiver to provide transportation to and from our facilities for disability services. We also provide non-emergency medical transportation to residents with disabilities that are covered by traditional Medicaid and do not have other means of safe travel. Please call Southeastrans for more information and to schedule a ride: 1-855-325-7586.
When is transportation available?
We are open Monday-Friday and available for medical appointments between 9:00 am – 2:00 pm.
Paladin is closed on the following holidays:
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving
- Friday after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas
What can I expect?
Most of our vehicles are wheelchair accessible. If you use a wheelchair and stairs are an obstacle, you must have a ramp. Our drivers provide door-to-door service, but they are not qualified to come into your home and provide any personal care assistance. Companions are welcome to ride along and assist.
What does it cost?
We do not charge a fee for those who qualify for our service. Please feel free to make a donation if you are able to help support the program.
Looking for other travel options?
- Transit Triangle
- Transporte
- MC Transit
- Yellow Cab: 219-879-8999
- Ride with Care: 855-473-7568