It’s finally here!
We are thrilled to announce that our Non-Emergent Out-of-Town Medical Transportation (NET) Program is now officially open for applications! If you are an Edson resident (65+), this program is here to help!
Moving Edson & Area (ME) has received a grant from Healthy Aging Alberta to assist in providing wheelchair and lift accessible transportation for Edson residents (65+) to non-emergent out-of-town medical appointments.
ME Non-Emergent Out-of-Town Medical Transportation (NET) Program includes:
1. Door-through-door client service.
2. The client and their support person will be picked up at their Edson residence, dropped off at the appointment location and picked up for the return trip following the appointment.
NET PROGRAM TRANSPORTATION REGION
- Hinton
- Whitecourt
- Mayerthorpe
- Edmonton & Surrounding Area
Specific Guidelines
- Clients requiring extra support are responsible for providing their own support person for the trip. There is no fee for the cost of transportation for the support person.
Eligibility
You must be aged 65+. Documentation is required.
You must be an Edson resident. Proof of address is required.
You must lack access to a vehicle and have no reasonable alternative, or own a vehicle but are no longer able/confident to make the trip and have no reasonable alternative.
What Do You Need To Apply?
We ask for two items: Proof of Edson address and proof of income.
Pls Note: If both your proof of income and current address are on the same document – you need only provide that one document.
Proof of Edson address (P.O. boxes are not accepted)
○ A copy of your Alberta Driver’s License
○ A copy of your Alberta ID Card
○ A copy of utility, telephone, or cable bill dated within the last 30 days
○ A copy of a government document with your name and address dated within the last 30 days
○ Signed lease agreements
Proof of Income:
○ Canada Revenue Agency: Notice of Assessment – You must present a current “Notice of
Assessment” or “Notice of Reassessment” for each household member 18 years and over that
live with you at your Edson residential address. Total income before tax is shown on line 150 of
your “Notice of Assessment” or “Notice of Reassessment”. Household includes all members
related by blood, marriage, common law relation or adoption. A tax return summary is not
accepted. For more information on your Notice of Assessment you can contact Revenue
Canada at 1-800-959-8281.
○ Assured Income for Severely Handicapped benefits (AISH) – a copy of your current Health
Benefits Card (that has not expired).
○ Alberta Income Supports/Alberta Works – a copy of your current Health Benefits Card (that has not expired).
○ Letter from a social worker/support worker – Only when no other documents are available. A
letter (on letterhead) dated within the last 30 days from a social worker/support worker with
whom a current relationship exists. The letter should outline the length of the relationship, that
the person is aware of the Low-Income Eligibility and that the household meets the eligibility
requirements.
Application Information
Where can I pick up and submit an application form?
Application forms can be requested:
1. By mail: Box 6097 Edson, Alberta T7E 1T6
2. Through email: admin@movingedson.com
3. In person at the following locations:
Location | Address | Hours |
Town of Edson (FCSS) | Griffiths Park Centre | Monday – Friday
8:00am – 12:00pm 1:00pm to 4:00pm (Please Call First!) |
Parkland Senior Citizen Lodge | 4619 – 9th Avenue, Edson | Monday – Friday
8:30am – 4:30pm (Please Call First!) |
Our Temporary Office Located at the Kinsmen Spray Park | 4740 – 7th Avenue, Edson | Monday – Friday
8:30am – 4:30pm (Please Call First!) |
What happens after I submit my application form?
Our goal is to process applications within two weeks of submission.
Once a member of the Moving Edson & Area Administrative Team has reviewed your application, you will be contacted via your preferred communication method.
If your application has been approved, you will receive a NET Program Client Number. This number will be used by either you or any authorized individual(s) when booking transportation on your behalf.
- How to book a reservation
- How far in advance reservations must be made
- When payment is due for upcoming reservations
- How to make payments
- Our cancellation policy