Transportation is not part of the PPEC benefit itself. For children with Medicaid, the ride comes through Florida Medicaid's non-emergency transportation. The PPEC benefit covers an escort for the trip, and that escort is not necessarily a nurse.
The Ride and the PPEC Benefit
PPEC is medical care prescribed by a physician for an eligible child. The ride is arranged through Florida Medicaid's non-emergency transportation rather than being included in the PPEC benefit.
Ask us how the ride to and from the center works for your child.
Arriving at the Center
Peek A Boo Pediatric Care is located at 7777 Davie Road Extension in Hollywood, FL. When a child arrives, the center's nursing team receives the child and begins the care plan.
Families should share the child's equipment and medical needs, along with emergency contacts and transport instructions, before the first trip. Oxygen and feeding pumps, along with wheelchairs and other equipment, require planning with the transportation provider.
The Escort
The PPEC benefit covers an escort for the trip. The escort is not necessarily a nurse. Ask the center and the transportation provider who will accompany the child and how the child's equipment and emergency information will travel.
Setting Up the Ride
The enrollment process for PPEC includes:
- Confirming that the child qualifies for PPEC
- Getting a physician's prescription
- Completing Florida Medicaid approval, which is renewed every 180 days
- Sharing the child's address and schedule, along with equipment and care needs
- Asking how Florida Medicaid's non-emergency transportation works for the child
For eligible children, Florida Medicaid covers PPEC with a doctor's prescription. Start with our Who Qualifies page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is transportation part of the PPEC benefit?
No. For children with Medicaid, the ride comes through Florida Medicaid's non-emergency transportation.
Is the escort always a nurse?
No. The PPEC benefit covers an escort for the trip, but the escort is not necessarily a nurse.
Can medical equipment travel with my child?
Equipment needs should be discussed with the center and the transportation provider before the first trip so the ride can be planned for the child.
Does Peek A Boo provide rides to medical appointments?
The PPEC benefit does not include rides to appointments. Ask Florida Medicaid about non-emergency transportation for a specific appointment.
How do I find out how the ride works for my child?
Ask us how the ride to and from the center works for your child.
Talk With Our Team
Call (954) 932-3600 to discuss enrollment and the transportation questions that apply to your child.
This article is for general information and is not medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.