ANNOUNCEMENTS
Introducing the Children and Adults Rural Transportation Service (CARTS) Client Handbook —
an essential resource for current and future riders!
Whether you’re a frequent passenger, scheduling your first trip, or assisting someone else, this booklet was created with you in mind. Inside, you’ll find important information on how to schedule rides for medical appointments both in and out of the county, details on how Medicaid riders can request our service by name, and helpful tips to make your experience smooth and stress-free.
Read the full version here.
Our 2024 Impact Report is now available, including impact data, testimonials from our clients, and insights about our 2025-2027 Strategic Plan! Read the full version to learn more about how we are helping our community to get and stay healthy!
Now Hiring: The Healthcare Consortium is currently hiring for two (2) full-time Health Insurance Navigators. Learn more about the positions and apply here.
LEARN ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
The Children and Adults Rural Transportation Service (CARTS)
CARTS provides free door-to-door, non-emergency medical transportation for Columbia County residents. Using our own clean and carefully maintained vehicles, and friendly and compassionate drivers, we will transport you from the door of your home or other pickup location to the door of a healthcare provider or facility and back again.
Navigator Program
Our Navigators can help you enroll in quality, affordable health insurance through the New York State of Health Marketplace, including Medicaid, Child Health Plus and the Essential Plan. Navigators can also help you apply for financial assistance to reduce the cost of commercial coverage.
NY Connects
NY Connects offers you, your loved ones, caretakers and helping professionals a trusted source of information about the long-term services and supports that are sometimes needed to ensure that the aged and disabled of any age can continue living in the community. Now serving both Columbia and Greene Counties!
Helpers for Health
Let us be your “Helpers for Health”! Our staff can help individuals and families in Columbia and Greene Counties with things like understanding how to use health insurance, finding a doctor, resolving insurance issues, and arranging transportation.
Prescription Access and Referral Program
The Prescription Access and Referral Program helps eligible residents of Columbia, Greene, and Northern Dutchess Counties to get low-cost or no-cost prescription medications. We can provide direct financial assistance in the shortterm so you can quickly get the medications you need, figure out whether you are eligible for other programs and services, and refer you to other agencies when appropriate
Community Cancer Funds
Columbia and Greene County residents who are experiencing financial hardship related to a cancer diagnosis can benefit from our Community Cancer Funds. The Funds can help you to pay for health-related expenses such as health insurance premiums, co-pays, coinsurance, and deductibles. They may also be used to pay for household expenses such as rent and utility payments, as well as for transportation expenses like vehicle fuel.