Free gas card help for people with disabilities
If you receive SSI or SSDI, you can apply for a free gas card and list caregivers who drive you. Card amounts consider frequent medical travel.
Other programs that help
- Medicaid NEMT: see Medicaid Transportation.
- Vocational Rehabilitation: state VR agencies may pay travel costs for job training.
- Centers for Independent Living: local transportation resources and advocacy.
- ADA paratransit: shared-ride service in areas with public transit.
How to apply
- Have your SSI/SSDI award letter ready.
- Apply online or call enrollment for help completing the form.
- Ask your Medicaid plan about mileage reimbursement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does SSI count as income for gas assistance?
Receiving SSI automatically meets our income requirement.
Can my caregiver use the gas card?
Yes, the card can be used for fuel for trips that serve the applicant.
Is help available by phone?
Yes. Call enrollment at 1-800-633-9745.
Sources
Program rules change often. Always confirm details directly with the agency or charity before you apply. Free Gas Cards Foundation is not affiliated with the government agencies or charities listed.
Our team helps families apply for gas cards every day. This guide was researched from the official sources listed above and last reviewed on . Read our editorial policy, program rules and transparency commitments. Spot an error? Email info@freegascards.org.