This Communique Replaces Previous Instruction Related to Authorizing Non-Medical EW

This Communique Replaces Previous Instruction Related to Authorizing Non-Medical EW

1/9/17

This Communique replaces previous instruction related to authorizing non-medical EW transportation in the Metro Area. BluePlus has been working to streamline the process for requesting and authorizing non-medical transportation in those areas of the State that have access to a bus system or other community transportation. You will no longer send an email requesting bus passes to the EW Transportation email box.

Effective immediately,the process to authorize non-medical, EW Transportation when purchasing a Metro Transit bus pass or Metro Mobility pass is as follows:

  1. Complete a service agreement in Bridgeview using the following:
  2. Request Date
  3. Provider UMPI: A797648100
  4. Service Code “T2003 UC”
  5. “To” and “From” date
  6. Type- List in the Service Description field
  7. New pass OR
  8. Existingpass
  9. Description of Pass
  10. Metro Transit - bus pass amounts are in $10 increments ORunlimited bus passes: Amounts as follows, 31 day pass $59.00, 31 day pass $85 or 31 day pass $113.50
  11. Stored value- ($10.00-$180.00) card is valid until dollar amount on bus pass is used up.
  12. Metro Mobility- bus pass amounts are in $10 increments OR Metro Mobility EW members can order a 31 day $31.50.
  13. Monthly amount for pass

Please note: All bus pass accounts with Metro Transit are limited to a maximum of $400.00 per account. Every time your client uses a bus pass the amount is deducted from the card and account. If the member does not use their card on a regular basis the account could reach the maximum limit of $400.00 resulting in no future amounts applied to the account. For refer on your clients Metro Transit account please go to their website at You may also call Metro Transit at 612-373.3333.

New Service agreements will be processed weekly and bus pass mailed to client. Monthly renewals loaded monthly for following month.

Lost Bus Passes: Members must contact Care Coordinators if bus pass is lost or stolen and those issues should be reported to the

If you are having issues with member bus cards/metro passes please send an email to

Thank you,

Partner Relations

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