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Connecting Members with Social Supports and Companion Services Improves
Member Acquisition
Improve member acquisition with enhanced plan benefits
Overall Costs
Avoid ER visits, readmissions and hospitalizations
Health Outcomes
Improve mental, physical and overall well being of your members
Care Adherence
5.8 Million people miss or delay care due to transportation annually
Plan Ratings
Members value transportation and we have 98% 5 Star rating
Transportation Drives Whole Health
Onward’s Companion Drivers are here to ensure members can safely access their healthcare. Companion Drivers remove transportation barriers, offer a friendly face,
and reduce the complexity of reaching healthcare for members
Members Meet Onward
Onward is introduced to members and onboards eligible participants. We proactively reach out to members, increasing enrollment, awareness, and utilization of the benefit.
Members Stay Healthy
Care management teams can request for Companion Drivers to support care transitions, fall assessments, and other in home evaluations to ensure member wellbeing.
Members are Matched
Onward’s matching technology pairs riders
and drivers together based on cultural competencies like language, gender identity and ethnicity. Riders & Care Teams can specify favorite drivers in their rider profile.
Members Schedule Rides
Enrolled members, can request a ride directly through the Onward app or through health plan care management supports.
Members Receive Notifications
Members and Care Teams are notified via text message, email, or phone call, and provided details about their upcoming ride, including their Companion Driver’s name.
Members are Supported
Upon arrival, Companion Drivers will park, exit their vehicle, and go to the door. If a member would like assistance putting on shoes or jackets or needs other light support, the Companion Driver is trained to enter a residence and help members navigate safely into the vehicle.
A Safety Focus You Can Trust
Drivers are fingerprint background checked, drug tested, vaccinated, and trained to support vulnerable populations.
Companion Drivers undergo additional training to:
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Ensure safe handoffs to care team members
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Fold and unfold wheelchairs and walkers
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Support riders entering and exiting vehicles
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Reduce fall risks and navigate trip hazards
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Create culturally competent member experiences
Designing Superior Member Experiences
4.8/5 Star Ratings
“Marysol was amazing! 10 Stars!!
She went above and beyond to help me attend a last minute surgery. She was very caring and has a lovely personality.
My appointment went long, and she adjusted seamlessly. Her car is also super clean and comfortable.”
Ami S.
- Rider
Go Ahead, Play Favorites
Add favorite drivers to your member profiles!
Robust rider profiles help our matching algorithm pair riders with Companion Drivers based on cultural competencies like language, gender identity and ethnicity...
And of course just plain favorites too!
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