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More people in need can enjoy the long-term care transportation service in areas nearby Nantou County

More people in need can enjoy the long-term care transportation service. (Photo / Provided by Nantou County Government)
More people in need can enjoy the long-term care transportation service. (Photo / Provided by Nantou County Government)
Taiwan Immigrants' Global News Network】translated by CHI CHIA I

Usually, only persons who are assessed with disability level 4 and above can apply for a long-term care transportation service. However, individuals residing in Taichung City, Changhua County, Yunlin County, etc. can enjoy such services if they are assessed with disability level 2 and above. Those in need can apply for the services online on the Public Health Bureau, Nantou County Government, or dial 1966 if you have inquiries.

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Those in need can dial 1966 for the services. (Photo / Provided by the Ministry of Health and Welfare)

Those in need can dial 1966 for the services. (Photo / Provided by the Ministry of Health and Welfare)

Chen Nan Song (陳南松), the Director of Public Health Bureau, Nantou County Government, stated that the services offered will help disabled people with mobility problems or using wheelchairs, to the hospital for medical treatment, dialysis, or rehabilitation.

The vehicle has lifting equipment, which is convenient for users to get on and off and provides an accompanying person for a ride together. Those in need are welcome to apply.

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Subsidies are provided for those in need. (Photo / Retrieved from Pixabay)

Subsidies are provided for those in need. (Photo / Retrieved from Pixabay)

The amount of subsidy depends on the areas and the individual’s identity.

General areas: Nantou City, Puli Town, Zhushan Town, Caotun Town, Jiji Town, Mingjian Township, and Shuili Township. Individuals can have a subsidy of 2000 TWD / month. Low-income households are exempt from the expense. Low-middle-income households pay 20 TWD / trip. General households pay 62 TWD / trip. Fees of exceeded mileage shall be borne by the individuals.

Remote areas: Lugu Township, Zhongliao Township, Yuchi Township, Guoxing Township, Xinyi Township, Renai Township. Individuals can have a subsidy of 2400 TWD / month. Low-income households are exempt from the expense. Low-middle-income households pay 21 TWD / trip. General households pay 63 TWD / trip. Fees of exceeded mileage shall be borne by the individuals.

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