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Rhode Island AAA
As Rhode Island’s designated state unit on aging, OHA is the chief advocate for older Rhode Islanders, adults living with disabilities, and family caregivers. Our work centers around empowering ALL Rhode Islanders to age strong and connecting them to information and resources that support that end. Promoting engagement and equity is core to what we do. This website is a window
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RI Legal Aid for Seniors
RI Department of Aging
Free legal assistance for seniors on issues like estate planning, consumer protection, and benefits.
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Providence Taxi: Taxi Service
Transportation Benefit Program Description: The Taxi Service program offers convenient and accessible transportation for older adults through private taxi rides. Riders can easily schedule on-demand rides with the flexibility of curb-to-curb transportation. The pricing for this service includes a $3.50 drop charge and $0.30 per 1/10 mile, with additional fees for luggage, extra
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Rhode Island Public Transit Authority: Public Transit
The Public Transit program offers convenient and affordable transportation options for older adults within the community. Participants can enjoy the ease of traveling via bus or train along fixed routes for a flat fee of $4 per one-way trip. This program allows for shared rides, making it a social and cost-effective way to get around town. To utilize this program, older adults
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Rhode Island Public Transit Authority: The Ride-Paratransit
The Ride-Paratransit program offers convenient transportation services for older adults who may require assistance with their mobility. This paratransit program allows riders to schedule rides in advance, providing the flexibility needed to plan their travel accordingly. By charging a flat fee of $4.00 per one-way trip, this program offers affordable transportation options for
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Rhode Island Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP)
This program provides you with information and printed materials, referrals to other agencies, and one-on-one health insurance counseling at no cost to you. Counselors can help you understand your Medicare benefits, identify and compare health insurance options, and protect you from paying too much on your medical care and prescription drugs. You may get help from this program
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Dollars Taxi : Taxi Service
The Taxi Service program offers convenient transportation for older adults through private rides in cars. With flexible on-demand scheduling, riders can easily book a trip whenever needed. The program accepts various payment methods including credit cards, cash, and pre-payment, providing flexibility for riders. Riders can expect assistance with their packages or bags during th
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Uber - Rhode Island: Ridesharing Service
The Ridesharing Service program offers older adults a convenient and flexible transportation option through private car rides within the community. Riders can schedule their trips in advance, allowing them to plan their outings with ease. The program accepts credit card payments, providing a hassle-free payment method for the riders. Additionally, with the option for on-demand
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East Greenwich Senior and Social Services: Senior Transportation
The Transportation Assistance Program offers older adults convenient and affordable transportation options to help them maintain their independence and stay connected to their community. For a nominal fee of $2 per trip or $10 for a monthly pass, participants can access bus or train services to reach their desired destinations. Riders can enjoy shared rides, making the program
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East Providence Senior Center: Volunteer Transportation
Volunteer Transportation is a membership-based program that offers affordable transportation services to older adults in the community. For a flat fee per trip, older adults can schedule shared rides in advance through this program, which uses both cars and vans for transportation. The cost for a round-trip ride is just $1, payable in cash at the time of service. Riders must bo
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Harbor Taxi : Taxi Service
The Taxi Service program offers older adults convenient and reliable transportation through private taxi rides. With this program, older adults can enjoy on-demand scheduling, allowing them the flexibility to travel when needed. Payment options are also flexible with the program accepting both credit card payments and cash. Riders are charged based on the distance traveled, off
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Providence VA Medical Center: Veterans Transportation Service
The Veterans Transportation Service is a free transportation program designed to assist older adults who are veterans in getting to their destinations. This program offers shared van rides and requires riders to schedule their trips in advance, typically a few days beforehand. When requesting a ride through the program, older adults can expect curb-to-curb transportation servic
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