Health taxi starts in Deutsch-Wagram: Support for patients that are unable to walk

Health taxi starts in Deutsch-Wagram: Support for patients that are unable to walk

There is gratifying news for people with mobility restrictions in the Lower Austria area, since the health taxi of the Red Cross has now also started operating in German-Wagram. This innovation enables the districts of Korneuburg, Gänserndorf, Scheibbs, Mödling and Zwettl to benefit from this vital service.

Already in the first 45 days after the location opened, impressive 500 transports were carried out. Markus Mottl, the person responsible for health taxi, emphasizes that this illustrates the high demand for this service. "The numbers prove that our offer is needed in the region," says Mottl.

important service for people who are unable to walk

The health taxi is aimed specifically at people who are unable to use public transport due to health problems. It is necessary that the walking incapacity is certified by a doctor before transport can be organized. The transports provided take place from Monday to Saturday, between 5 a.m. and 11 p.m.

The new regulations that come into force from January 1, 2024 enable an assumption of costs for sickness to health insurance companies, which has contributed to the distribution of health taxi services. "We thought about where there is a gap in the taxi cover in Lower Austria, and this is where our offers are established," explains Mottl.

The health taxi is not intended as a competition with existing taxi companies, but rather as an addition that meets the needs of patients. Registration for a trip can be made either by the patients themselves or by referring facilities such as doctors and hospitals. This ensures that the trips can be billed directly with the health insurance company, which does not cause the patient to pay any additional costs.

A valid transport certificate is required for a smooth process, which guarantees simple processing. This offer not only represents a new possibility of moving for people who are unable to walk, but also important support for the existing services of the Red Cross.

A detailed report is also available for more information on this topic, www.meinbezirk.at reports .