Medical Assistance Transportation Program Renewal
Summary
The county pays part of the co-payment so seniors 65+ can ride to grocery stores, farmers markets and food pantries for $1 a trip. Demand jumped last year — nearly 900 more trips than projected — driving the request to $9,381.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
$9,381 in county funds, up from prior years due to increased ridership.
Seniors on fixed incomes who otherwise couldn't afford regular grocery trips.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Commissioners Video — 2026-06-02
Lawrence County Social Services will keep running free rides to medical and pharmacy appointments for Medicaid residents — about 70,000 trips for roughly 1,500 people next year, backed by a $2.57 million state grant.
Board of Commissioners Video — 2026-03-24
The county pays part of the co-payment so seniors 65+ can ride to grocery stores, farmers markets and food pantries for $1 a trip. Demand jumped last year — nearly 900 more trips than projected — driving the request to $9,381.
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