SAC-MED is a shared-ride non-emergency medical appointment transportation service for seniors (60 or older) or disabled persons. SAC-MED only operates on Tuesdays and Thursdays for medical appointments in the greater Sacramento area made between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.
Registration Process and Application
Complete and return the Dial-A-Ride or ADA application to the El Dorado Transit office.
ADA Complementary Application Form
Making a Reservation
SAC-MED rides must be scheduled at least four (4) but no more than fourteen (14) business days in advance by calling (530) 642-3696 between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm.
If passengers need assistance, they must provide a Personal Care Attendant (PCA) and include such information when making the reservation.
You will receive a confirmation call back by 5:00 pm the day before your scheduled trip to specify the exact pickup location and time.
Pickup and Drop Off Locations
SAC-MED is a flexible service that brings you directly to the curb at your destination in the greater Sacramento area. The pickup and drop off locations in El Dorado County can be chosen from the following:
- Placerville Station (Mosquito Road)
- Missouri Flat Transfer Center (near WalMart)
- Central Transit Center (Diamond Springs)
- Ponderosa Road (Wild Chaparral) Park and Ride
- El Dorado Hills Park and Ride
If you need transportation to and from the pickup and drop off locations, you will need to schedule a separate Dial-A-Ride trip.
Fares
The fare for SAC-MED is $10.00 one-way. Personal Care Attendants (PCA’s) travel at no charge.