COVID-19 Vaccination Transportation Resources
Need a free ride to get your COVID-19 shot in Louisiana? Here is a list of no-cost transportation options to help you get to your vaccination appointment.
For a printable list, click here.
Statewide – You can always dial 211 for information on transportation services to COVID vaccine locations available (the services vary according to region).
| Who | Location | How to Register |
| Lyft | Available in Most Regions |
By Phone: Dial 211 to arrange for a free Lyft ride to and from your vaccination site in the following metro areas and parishes: Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Houma, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Monroe, Ruston, Shreveport, and Thibodeaux |
| Medicaid- Non-Emergency Medical Transportation | Statewide |
Medicaid participants can schedule a free ride to any vaccination site, including pharmacies, by calling their health plan at least 48 hours in advance. When calling, please indicate if the vaccination appointment is at a drive-through site. Health plan numbers are listed below. All Medicaid beneficiaries who do not receive transportation services through a managed care plan should contact Southeastrans. |
| Medicaid - Bus Passes | Statewide |
Medicaid participants who live in areas with public transit services can access free bus passes by calling their health plan. When requesting bus passes, participants must indicate how they would like to receive the pass:
Health plan numbers are listed below. All Medicaid beneficiaries who do not receive transportation services through a managed care plan should contact Southeastrans. |
| Medicaid – Gas Reimbursement for Friends and Family | Statewide | For Medicaid participants without access to transportation, your friends or family are eligible for gas reimbursement if they drive you to get vaccinated. To access this service, the person who will be providing transportation must enroll with the broker first. For more information, contact your health plan or Legacy Medicaid transportation provider. Health plan numbers are listed below. |
| In-Home Vaccination Program | Statewide | If you are unable to leave your home due to medical issues or disability, vaccine can be brought to you for in-home vaccination. To register for an in-home vaccination, call 855-453-0774. |
| Health Plan | Phone Number | TTY Phone Number |
| Aetna Better Health | 877-917-4150 | 866-288-3133 |
| Healthy Blue | 866-430-1101 | 800-846-5277 |
| AmeriHealth Caritas | 888-913-0364 | 866-428-7588 |
| Louisiana Healthcare Connections | 855-369-3732 | 855-369-3723 (TTY:711) |
| United Healthcare Community Plan | 866-726-1472 |
844-488-9724 |
| Legacy Medicaid | Phone Number | TTY Phone Number |
| Southeastrans | 855-325-7626 | 888-913-0364 |