Statewide and Nationwide
Transportation, Medicaid
Programs, paid for by Medicaid, that provide transportation for medical appointments, trips from and between hospitals, to nursing homes or other special-care centers or for other non-emergency medical needs for individuals who, because of income, disability or physical condition, are unable to use other means of local transportation. Non-emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) service providers are able to transport riders who require a wheelchair lift-equipped vehicle with appropriate protective restraints or a van that is designed for gurney/stretcher transportation, or that has other types of features to meet safety needs. Some providers also offer limited transportation to grocery stores and food banks.
Medicaid Transportation
Transportation, Public Long-Distance
Long-distance transportation provided by public providers is generally offered between two separate metropolitan areas or rural areas of equivalent distance to a separate metropolitan area. Service may also operate in an interurban network or to a specific destination on a fixed route. Service is usually scheduled, but may operate at fixed intervals. Service may be one-way, open-ended, or round-trip. Unlimited trips may be available using a pass.