Medical rides in Bamberg
All information on approvals, care levels, and cost coverage
Approvals for medical rides
What you need to know about applications and billing
When is approval required?
- No approval required for care levels 3–5
- Outpatient treatments with care levels 1–2: approval required
- Outpatient surgeries: prescription and approval required
- For regular treatments, approval is always required
How do I get approval?
- Get a prescription from your treating physician (Form 4)
- Submit the application to your health insurance
- Wait for approval (usually within a few days)
- For regular rides: long-term prescription possible (valid up to one year)
- Carry the medical transport form for every ride
- If exempt: present the exemption certificate to the driver
Who covers the costs?
- Health insurers cover costs after approval or prescription
- Cost coverage by the health insurer is provided
- Co-pay: 10% of ride cost (min €5, max €10 per ride)
- If exempt, the co-pay is waived (exemption valid across insurers)
- Accident injuries: employer liability insurance instead of health insurance
- Exemption applies regardless of care level
Important notes
Outpatient surgeries & aftercare: Prescription and approval required.
Outpatient rides: Approval must be obtained from your health insurer before the first ride if you have care levels 1–2. For care levels 3–5, no approval is required. For regular treatments, approval is always required.
Exemption from co-payments: If you are exempt from co-payments (e.g. by reaching the burden limit), you must present your exemption certificate to the driver. The co-pay is then waived. The exemption is valid across insurers and regardless of care level.
Care levels and services
Care levels serve as proof of permanent mobility impairment and make approvals easier
Care level 1
Minor impairment of independence
Services for medical rides:
- Outpatient treatments: approval required
- Medical prescription required
- Approval must be applied for individually
Care level 2
Significant impairment of independence
Services for medical rides:
- Outpatient treatments: approval required
- Medical prescription required
- Individual review by the health insurer
Care level 3
Severe impairment of independence
Services for medical rides:
- Considered permanently mobility-impaired
- No approval required for outpatient rides
- For regular treatments, approval is always required
- With aG, Bl, H no health insurance approval is required
Care level 4
Most severe impairment of independence
Services for medical rides:
- Considered permanently mobility-impaired
- No approval required for outpatient rides
- For regular treatments, approval is always required
- Cost coverage by the health insurer is provided
Care level 5
Most severe impairment with special requirements
Services for medical rides:
- Considered permanently mobility-impaired
- Easier approval for necessary medical rides
- Often simplified for regular series treatments
- Qualified medical transport (emergency service) only if medically necessary
- Cost coverage by the health insurer is provided
Apply for care level
If you do not yet have a care level but believe you need one, contact your care fund (located at your health insurer). They will send a Medical Service assessor (MD) to your home to determine your care needs.
Our special features
What sets us apart in medical rides
Experienced staff
Our drivers are trained in assisting patients and people in need of help
Scheduled rides
Reliable and punctual pickup for your medical appointments
FAQ for medical rides in Bamberg
Frequently asked questions answered briefly
Do I need approval for medical rides?
That depends on care level and treatment. For regular treatments, approval is usually required. We help you with the process.
Who covers medical ride costs?
After prescription and, if required, approval, the health insurer usually covers the costs. A statutory co-payment may apply.
Does bambergtaxi offer wheelchair-accessible medical rides?
Yes. We also provide wheelchair-accessible rides. Please mention it briefly when booking.
Do you still have questions?
We are happy to advise you personally on medical rides, approvals, and care levels