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Transportation Assistance Grant

The Transportation Assistance Grant program was established to help members of the MS community remain as independent as possible, and ensure all people with MS have the transportation necessary to get the best medical care.

The program provides funding for reasonable paratransit fees or minor auto repair. In partnership with Lyft, the program can also provide transportation to and from appointments for MS care, including neurologist visits and infusion centers, at no cost to the person with MS.

How does it work?
To qualify for the program a person must have a documented diagnosis of MS. For transportation through Lyft, the applicant must be able to enter the vehicle independently or with the help of a caregiver who will accompany them, and any mobility aids they require must fit in a standard vehicle trunk. They must also have a cellular device capable of receiving and sending text messages.

How to apply
Individuals with MS can apply for this program online at msfocus.org; or request an application form by emailing transportation@msfocus.org, or call 888-673-6287.
Print Application Online Application
Please include a written confirmation of diagnosis of MS from your physician.

This grant assists with paratransit fees, minor car repairs, and funds transportation toand from neurologist appointment, infusion centers or MS centers, allowing those with MS to seek treatment.

What type of transportation assistance are you requesting?:

Complete this section only if requesting transportation from Lyft.


What is your Lyft transportation assistance for?:
  • In order to qualify for this transportation, you must be able to transfer and get in andout of a vehicle independently, or must be accompanied by a care partner who canassist you in transferring.
  • All mobility aids must fit in a standard car trunk.
  • In order to qualify for this transportation, you must have access to a cell phone whichcan send and receive text messages.
  • This transportation is only available to and from a MS Center, neurologist’s office orinfusion center.

Can you transfer and get in and out of a vehicle independently?:
If no, will a care partner accompany you?:
Can you send and receive text messages?:
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