Every struggling single mother knows the agony of wondering whether to fill the gas tank or save that money for bills or groceries, Of course, you might have to fill the gas tank to actually go get the groceries, pay the bills or even visit the doctor. Every time the gas prices go up, she sighs a bit louder and tries to stretch that dollar a bit further. She wouldn’t be doing that if she knew about all of the transportation assistance for single mothers that is available.
Did you know that single mothers who have federally funded assistance medical assistance like Medicaid can take a cab for little or no cost to their doctor’s appointments? Some single mothers may have to pay a minimal fee (usually less than $5), but the Medicaid program will take care of the rest of the fee to and from the doctor’s appointment. If your child has Medicaid but you don’t, your ride is still covered because you are the parent of a minor child who is covered by this program.
There are other services available as well, depending on the area that you live in. Some of these services are funded by the state while others are funded locally or by private institutions. For example, some cities with public transportation offer a discount to those who meet the income qualifications.
Part of the problem may even be that you may be too focused on your status as a single mother. The fact that you are a mother and have at least one dependent aside from yourself means that your income is already somewhat limited. But, when you also fit into other groups, your opportunity for transportation assistance only grows. Continue Reading
