Ambulatory
$45
- Base includes
- First 10 loaded miles
- Additional mileage
- $2.00 / mile
- Waiting
- $80 / hour
Rates & frequently asked questions
Rates and answers, clearly organized.
Review approved private-pay transportation rates, courier and cargo pricing, and common service questions before making a request.
Rates
Transportation, courier, and cargo rates
Private-pay NEMT rates are one-way and include the first 10 loaded miles. Open a rate section for complete mileage, fee, return-trip, courier, and cargo details.
Transportation RatesView rates and estimate a ride
Standard Wheelchair
$75
- Base includes
- First 10 loaded miles
- Additional mileage
- $2.50 / mile
- Waiting
- $80 / hour
Bariatric Wheelchair (over 300 lb)
$95
- Base includes
- First 10 loaded miles
- Additional mileage
- $2.50 / mile
- Waiting
- $80 / hour
Standard Non-Emergency Stretcher
$150
- Base includes
- First 10 loaded miles
- Additional mileage
- $2.95 / mile
- Waiting
- $80 / hour
Bariatric Stretcher
$195
- Base includes
- First 10 loaded miles
- Additional mileage
- $2.95 / mile
- Waiting
- $80 / hour
| Service | Starts At | Includes | Extra Miles | Wait Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambulatory | $45 | First 10 loaded miles | $2.00 / mile | $80 / hour |
| Standard Wheelchair | $75 | First 10 loaded miles | $2.50 / mile | $80 / hour |
| Bariatric Wheelchair (over 300 lb) | $95 | First 10 loaded miles | $2.50 / mile | $80 / hour |
| Standard Non-Emergency Stretcher | $150 | First 10 loaded miles | $2.95 / mile | $80 / hour |
| Bariatric Stretcher | $195 | First 10 loaded miles | $2.95 / mile | $80 / hour |
Estimate your one-way fare
Private-pay, non-emergency passenger trips only. The first 10 loaded miles are included. Driving distance is checked with Google Maps only when you press Get estimate. No map is displayed.
Service cities include Port St. Lucie, Stuart, Palm City, Jensen Beach, Fort Pierce, Vero Beach, Okeechobee, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens. Enter each full street address with its city and FL.
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An inquiry is not a confirmed booking. For a medical emergency, call 911. This estimator is not an emergency service.
Published private-pay charges not included in this estimate: waiting at $80 per hour and a $50 no-show charge. Return trips, oxygen, wait/return service, recurring rides, and special handling require a dispatch quote. Call 772-251-3800. Medical courier inquiries stay separate and are not included in passenger fares.
- Waiting time$80 / hour
- No-show$50
- Oxygen$25; facility supplied
- Return tripQuoted in advance
- Other special handlingQuoted before confirmation
- Extended hours, weekends & holidaysAdvance request; subject to availability
Rates are one-way private-pay. The first 10 loaded miles are included. Waiting is $80 per hour, no-show is $50, and oxygen is $25 when supplied by the facility. Return trips and other special handling are quoted before confirmation. Dialysis and therapy use the relevant mobility rate; recurring schedules are quoted. Broker-only rates are not public rates.
Courier & Cargo Rates
Standard Same-Day$45starting4–6 hour delivery window
Rush$65starting2–4 hour priority delivery
STAT$95startingImmediate direct delivery
After-Hours$125startingNights, weekends & holidays
Courier rates
Standard Same-Day
$45
- Delivery time
- 4–6 hours
- Mileage
- First 10 miles, then $2.00 / mile
Priority / Rush
$65
- Delivery time
- 2–4 hours
- Mileage
- First 10 miles, then $2.25 / mile
STAT / Direct
$95
- Delivery time
- Immediate pickup
- Mileage
- First 10 miles, then $2.75 / mile
After-Hours / Weekend / Holiday
$125
- Delivery time
- Nights, weekends, holidays
- Mileage
- First 10 miles, then $3.00 / mile
Long-Distance Courier
Custom quote
- Delivery time
- 50+ miles
- Mileage
- $2.25–$3.00 / mile by urgency
| Service Type | Delivery Time | Starting Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Same-Day | 4–6 hours | $45 | First 10 miles, then $2.00 / mile |
| Priority / Rush | 2–4 hours | $65 | First 10 miles, then $2.25 / mile |
| STAT / Direct | Immediate pickup | $95 | First 10 miles, then $2.75 / mile |
| After-Hours / Weekend / Holiday | Nights, weekends, holidays | $125 | First 10 miles, then $3.00 / mile |
| Long-Distance Courier | 50+ miles | Custom quote | $2.25–$3.00 / mile by urgency |
Recurring facility routes
Contract pricing for clinics, labs, dialysis centers, pharmacies, and assisted-living communities.
- Basic recurring route — up to 25 miles & 3 stops
- $95 / day
- Additional stop
- +$15 / stop
- Additional mileage
- +$1.75 / mile
- 5-day weekly route
- Starting at $475 / week
- Monthly facility route
- Starting at $1,900 / month
- Dedicated driver / vehicle (4-hr min)
- $55–$65 / hour
- Full-day dedicated coverage
- $425–$520 / day
| Route Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Basic recurring route — up to 25 miles & 3 stops | $95 / day |
| Additional stop | +$15 / stop |
| Additional mileage | +$1.75 / mile |
| 5-day weekly route | Starting at $475 / week |
| Monthly facility route | Starting at $1,900 / month |
| Dedicated driver / vehicle (4-hr min) | $55–$65 / hour |
| Full-day dedicated coverage | $425–$520 / day |
Every courier delivery includes
- Proof of pickup & delivery
- Time-stamped delivery confirmation
- Professional uniformed driver
- HIPAA-conscious handling
- Chain-of-custody documentation
- Clean, secure vehicle transport
- Same-day & scheduled route service
Courier add-ons
- Extra stop on same route$15 / stop
- Waiting timeFirst 10 min free, then $1 / min
- Temperature-controlled cooler+$15–$25 / delivery
- Refrigerated / frozen with temp log+$25–$50 / delivery
- Return trip / rejected delivery75–100% of original price
- Chain-of-custody & signature documentationIncluded
- Tolls / parkingBilled at actual cost
- Oversized or biohazard handlingCustom quote
Courier pricing depends on route and timing. Recurring facility routes are billed by contract. Effective July 2026.
FAQs
Helpful answers, kept brief
What do the private-pay rates include?
Each one-way NEMT base rate includes the first 10 loaded miles. Additional mileage and applicable waiting, no-show, oxygen, return-trip, or special-handling charges are listed in the rates section.
Where and when does Shield Care operate?
Shield Care reviews requests across Port St. Lucie, Stuart, St. Lucie County, Martin County, Indian River County, and northern Palm Beach County. Standard hours are Monday–Friday, 7 AM–7 PM; extended hours, weekends, and holidays require advance request and remain subject to availability.
Does submitting the form confirm service?
No. The form records an inquiry. Service is booked only after dispatch confirms availability, appropriate equipment, timing, and price.
Will insurance or Medicaid cover transportation?
Coverage varies by plan. Published rates are private-pay rates, and no insurer or broker participation should be assumed unless Shield Care confirms it directly.
Request service
Ready to request transportation?
Share the route, timing, and transportation or delivery needs. Dispatch will review the inquiry before confirming service.