Dauphin County MATP switch to rabbittransit starts July 1: Hummelstown guide

Dauphin County is changing who administers transportation for the Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP), which helps eligible riders get to medical appointments. Because Hummelstown is in Dauphin County, the switch to rabbittransit begins July 1, 2026.

The key takeaway: if you were previously served through the Center for Community Building (CCB), you need to complete a new rabbittransit MATP application starting June 1, 2026—and rabbittransit must receive a signed application within 30 days of eligibility verification or services can stop.

What’s changing for MATP riders

According to the county, rabbittransit becomes the MATP program administrator effective July 1, 2026, including handling tasks such as eligibility processing and trip scheduling. The county also lists MATP ride types that will be covered, including mileage reimbursement, fixed-route public transit, and shared ride (paratransit).

Key dates (and the deadline that matters)

• June 1, 2026: New rabbittransit MATP applications begin for current consumers previously served by CCB.
• June 10, 2026: The county says rabbittransit will be mailing a welcome letter and application to people previously enrolled through CCB. If you were not mailed by June 10, contact rabbittransit.
• July 1, 2026: rabbittransit fully operates MATP services in Dauphin County.

The most important rule isn’t July 1. rabbittransit says you can start receiving rides while you’re applying, but you must submit a signed MATP application within 30 days (measured from eligibility verification per the county notice) or transportation services will stop.

How applying may affect ride continuation (the caveat)

It’s easy to miss the timing: starting the application is not the same as meeting the signed-application deadline. Treat the 30-day signed paperwork requirement as the controlling step, even if you receive rides while completing the process.

If you’re unsure whether you were previously served through CCB, confirm your MATP status and follow the Dauphin County/rabbittransit instructions before assuming your rides will continue automatically after July 1.

What MATP does—and what it doesn’t

rabbittransit describes MATP as free transportation to medical appointments and to services Medical Assistance pays for, including visits for therapies, tests, dental care, the pharmacy, and medical equipment suppliers.

But the program has limits. rabbittransit says you cannot use MATP for:

• Emergency ambulance transportation
• Non-medical trips like grocery shopping or social activities
• Medical care that isn’t covered by Medical Assistance

Practical next steps for Hummelstown riders

1. Start your rabbittransit MATP application on or after June 1, 2026.
2. Submit and sign the application promptly. The signed form must arrive within the 30-day window tied to eligibility verification.
3. If you were previously enrolled through CCB, watch for the June mailing. If your welcome letter/application doesn’t arrive by June 10, contact rabbittransit.
4. Keep copies of what you submit. That can help if rabbittransit needs follow-up information.

For help with the transition process, rabbittransit directs riders to its Dauphin MATP page and the MATP customer line at 1-800-632-9063.

Sources

• Dauphin County MATP transition notice (May 21, 2026)
• rabbittransit: Dauphin MATP rider guidance page
• Hummelstown Borough zoning map (Adopted July 2019) — location reference