Bill > S2392

This bill proposes to expand the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's (MBTA) paratransit service called "The Ride" to provide transportation for medical purposes to people living within 25 miles of Boston. Currently, The Ride is a specialized transportation service for people with disabilities who cannot use regular public transit. Under this proposed legislation, individuals in communities within a 25-mile radius of Boston would be able to use The Ride to travel to Boston specifically for medical-related appointments. The costs for providing these transportation services would be reimbursed by the Commonwealth Health Insurance Connector Board, which is the state's health insurance marketplace established to help residents find and access health insurance. This expansion aims to improve medical access for residents in suburban and outlying communities around Boston by providing a dedicated transportation option for healthcare-related travel.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2392