How do I start a Nemt business in Indiana?
The Step-by-Step Process of Starting a NEMT Business
- Register your NEMT business.
- Obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI)
- Apply as a Medicaid provider.
- Get your fleet ready.
- Arrange for commercial insurance.
- Get livery plates for your fleet.
- Apply for a vehicle license (if required)
Does Indiana Medicaid pay for transportation?
Medicaid will pay for 20 one-way trips per rolling 12-month period. More trips may be provided if your doctor requests them and they are approved through Southeastrans. If you have questions you can call the Trip Reservation Line at 855-325-7586.
How do I become a Medicaid provider in Indiana?
Providers interested in becoming qualified providers (QPs) for presumptive eligibility (PE) must complete an application through the IHCP Portal and contact IHCP Provider Relations to arrange training.
How do transport companies get clients?
Contact shippers. To grow your list of clients, get in touch with businesses that do a lot of shipping, and pitch your services. While cold calling is tough work at the best of times, if you put in the effort and can provide the service, you will get clients. Look for public sector contracts.
Does Indiana Medicaid cover ambulance rides?
Yes. Medicaid provides both emergency and nonemergency services to Medicaid recipients. The transportation services are for the purposes of going to and/or from an Indiana Medicaid covered service. The Medicaid recipient must be in the vehicle for reimbursement to be available.
Does Medicare cover mileage reimbursement?
Medicare covers mileage from “time patient loaded Ambulance” for transport only.
How do I become a Medicaid waiver provider in Indiana?
Provider Information
- To become a Medicaid provider under the A&D Waiver, a provider must first be certified by the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Division of Aging (FSSA/DA).
- After certification, the provider must enroll as an Indiana Health Coverage Programs (IHCP) provider.
Does Indiana accept Illinois Medicaid?
A: No. Because each state has its own Medicaid eligibility requirements, you can’t just transfer coverage from one state to another, nor can you use your coverage when you’re temporarily visiting another state, unless you need emergency health care.
How can I start a transportation business with no money?
One method will work for some but not for others.
- Commercial Truck Loans. If you don’t have thousands of dollars sitting around waiting to be used, a loan may be your best financing option.
- Consider Renting.
- Lease to Own.
- Buy Used.
- Get a CDL.
- Do Your Paperwork.
- Secure Business Insurance.