Uber Caregiver: What to know about new service

Talia Naquin
·1 min read

(WJW) – Uber is launching a new service that could be a game-changer for families.

Uber Caregiver is a service that will allow caregivers to use health insurance benefits to help arrange and pay for rides to doctor’s appointments.

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The tool will also give caregivers the ability to manage delivery services, including groceries, medicine and medical equipment, according to a press release from Uber.

The caregiver will also be able to track the rides and deliveries.

Here’s who Uber says will be covered:

  • Customers age 65 and older with Medicare Advantage,

  • Medicaid recipients

  • People with eligible commercial insurance via their employer

Caregivers can sign up to be notified when their insurance provider is added as a partner.

Health benefits cards can then be added to the wallet in the app.

The benefits cards can be used for co-pays, prescriptions, and transportation, depending on the coverage plan.

Caregivers can also be designated in the app from contacts.

Uber Caregiver officially launches in summer of 2024.

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The rollout will start with the feature of being able to order and track rides for care recipients.

The company says the grocery-ordering feature will be available by the end of 2024.

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