Peru Township residents can ride NCAT for free to doctor appointments

Eligibility limited to people with a disability, age 55 and older

OSF HealthCare donated a van to North Central Area Transit's fleet to provide two more daily round trips between OSF Center for Health Streator and St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa. — Peru Township continued its partnership with North Central Area Transit to help Peru Township residents offset the cost of traveling to medical appointments. (Shaw file Photo)

January 25, 2024 at 11:23 pm CST

Peru Township continued its partnership with North Central Area Transit to help Peru Township residents offset the cost of traveling to medical appointments.

Peru Township will pay the fare for individuals attending any nonemergency medical appointments within NCAT’s service area.

Eligibility is limited to people living within the limits of Peru Township with a disability or who are 55 and older.

This program will run until further notice. NCAT is a Medicaid-approved transit provider. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.

Call NCAT to schedule your rides at 833-433-6228. All rides must be scheduled at least two business days in advance.

Visit ridencat.com for information about NCAT services.

For questions regarding eligibility, call Township Supervisor Doug Biederstedt at the Peru Township office at 815-223-0746.