Bill > HF3058

This bill increases the medical assistance payment rate for nonemergency medical transportation (NEMT) from $0.22 to $0.67 per mile for client reimbursement. The bill specifically amends an existing Minnesota statute that governs medical transportation services for health care program beneficiaries who do not require emergency ambulance services. The change affects how clients are reimbursed when they use their own vehicle or have family or friends transport them to medical appointments. The bill also takes into account different geographical classifications (urban, rural, and super rural) and provides nuanced reimbursement rates based on these areas. Additionally, the bill maintains existing provisions about transportation modes, including volunteer transport, public transit, and specialized transport for clients with specific needs (such as lift-equipped vehicles or stretcher transport). The legislation aims to provide more comprehensive and financially supportive transportation options for medical assistance recipients, potentially making it easier for people to access necessary healthcare services by offsetting transportation costs.

Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF3058&ssn=0&y=2025