What Is Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT)?

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Learn what Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) is, who uses it, and how specialized medical transportation services help patients reach healthcare appointments safely.

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) is a transportation service designed for individuals who need assistance traveling to healthcare appointments but do not require emergency medical treatment. NEMT helps patients reach doctor visits, dialysis treatments, rehabilitation programs, hospital discharges, and other healthcare-related destinations safely and reliably.

Transportation options may include wheelchair transportation, stretcher transportation, ambulatory transportation, state-to-state transportation, and other specialized services based on the passenger’s mobility needs.

NEMT plays an important role in helping individuals maintain access to healthcare services while reducing transportation barriers that may prevent them from attending appointments. If you have questions about wheelchair transportation, stretcher transportation, or scheduling medical transportation services, Contact Us for additional information and transportation assistance.

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