Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) is a service that provides transportation for people who do not require emergency medical care.
Patients discharged from the hospital but still needing to go to doctor’s appointments or back home can use NEMT services. Patients with chronic illnesses or long-term care needs can also use NEMT services for their regular nursing home or doctor’s appointments..
How Does NEMT Work?
Customers can book Non-Emergency Medical Transportation services through Transportation brokers via NEMT software. NEMT service providers then pick up patients at their homes or business and take them to the hospital or doctor’s office.
Benefits of using NEMT Transportation
Door-to-Door transportation
Many people who need to visit a medical provider regularly require special transportation. In particular, those with mobility problems often find it helpful to travel by non-emergency medical transport. Vehicles that provide such services are customized to meet accessibility needs; they can handle wheelchairs and other mobility equipment available from NEMT service providers, allowing clients to travel to appointments easily.
Safety
The current certifications and compliance standards in the NEMT industry mean that these vehicles are safe to use. Most NEMT practitioners have worked as nurses and drivers, which has given them the skills necessary to accommodate special medical needs.
Cost
It makes transport easier for those in wheelchairs and can even be cost-effective since insurance or Medicaid usually covers NEMT in many cases. By providing constant, adequate access to health appointments, states can save money, helping individuals who lack access to transportation avoid expensive ambulance trips or visits to emergency rooms.
Non-emergency medical transportation is an excellent solution for many individuals, including people with recent injuries or surgery, people needing physical therapy or rehabilitation, seniors who no longer drive, and those without convenient access to public transportation.
Maintains Independence
People who lack access to personal vehicles, or cannot drive, must often be creative to ensure they can make it to medical appointments in time.
Non-emergency transportation allows people who don’t drive to get to their medical appointments, such as seeing their doctor or physiotherapist, without relying on friends or family members to help.
