NEMT

NEMT Learning Outcome

Non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) is an important benefit for Medicaid beneficiaries who need to get to and from medical and other qualifying plan of care associated services but have no means of transportation. As a result of the completion of this module, you will understand how to access NEMT services for yourself or an individual you support.

Getting Started

Welcome to Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT), a training created by the Transportation Initiative.

Non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) is an important benefit for Medicaid beneficiaries who need to get to and from medical and other qualifying plans of care associated services but have no means of transportation. As a result of the completion of this module, you will understand how to access NEMT services for yourself or an individual you support.

For each unit, there is a video, transcript, audio file, and PDF.

Before beginning the module, watch this video:

What is NEMT?

Learn more about NEMT (6 minute video).



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Kentucky’s Regional Transportation Brokers

Learn about Kentucky’s Regional Transportation Brokers (5 minute video).



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NEMT Eligibility

Learn about eligibility for NEMT (12 minute video).



Listen to the audio file on “NEMT Eligibility”:


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NEMT Covered Trips

Learn what trips may be covered by NEMT (6 minute video).



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Who can Provide NEMT rides?

Learn who can provide NEMT rides (7 minute video).



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NEMT Private Auto Providers

Learn how people can provide NEMT as Private Auto Providers (7 minute video).



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Escorts & Assistance

Learn how to use escorts & assistance during NEMT rides (5 minute video).


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Troubleshooting NEMT Issues

Learn how to troubleshoot NEMT service issues (12 minute video).


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Scheduling NEMT Rides

Learn how to schedule NEMT Rides (9 minute video)


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Contacts

Kentucky’s Office of Transportation Delivery
The Office of Transportation Delivery handles questions and answers complaints from recipients, subcontractors, or regional brokers and resolves them.​ Call if you need assistance with any issues or concerns. ​Phone: 1 (888) 941-7433

Kentucky Relay Service​
​TDD Users:     1 (800) 648-6056​
Voice Users:   1 (800) 648-6057

Kentucky Protection & Advocacy ​
Website: www.kypa.net
Phone: 1 (800) 372-2988

Local Centers for Independent Living
Find you local Center for Independent Living and contact information here: https://silc.ky.gov/Pages/Centers-for-Independent-Living.aspx

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