As per the needs of each situation, health transports may take the form of taxicab, VSL van or ambulance services. In order to qualify for reimbursement from Social Security, medical clearance must have been obtained prior to receiving such transport services; for more details visit our dedicated article on this subject.
Your request for medical transport must be directed towards Saint-Claude Ambulance or our Health Center, and we are prepared to meet all needs related to treating and managing chronic disease.
Transport sanitaire non urgent services provided by our society include appointments for medical exams (on prescription), transfers between establishments, repatriations or long-distance transports. Vehicles capable of accommodating three people at once are particularly suitable for seniors, people suffering from long-standing diseases as well as patients not needing any form of medical supervision while traveling.
Visibly, a VSL is less recognizable than an ambulance and more closely resembles an ordinary taxi than its more familiar counterpart, often sporting an identifiable logo from CPAM to denote their affiliation with it. While not ideal in emergency situations, VSLs do offer some advanced medical equipment compared to regular taxis but may not always meet all emergency needs as effectively.