MississippiHB 6102025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Nonemergency medical transportation; define certain terms in statute requiring vehicle permits and establishing standards.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.

Permit exemption for broker-managed Medicaid rides

Beginning July 1, 2025, Medicaid medical-ride providers contracted with a broker serving Mississippi Medicaid can operate without a health department permit. The broker must periodically inspect drivers and vehicles, confirm they meet state standards, and certify compliance to the department. Providers must still register with the department. The department cannot independently inspect drivers and vehicles certified under this exemption.

Permit exemptions for some medical rides

Beginning July 1, 2025, certain medical rides for people who can walk and need minimal help are exempt from this section's rules. Riders must qualify for nonemergency medical transportation under a plan. The provider must be a licensed transportation network company or a permitted contract carrier. It must have a public or private contract, including Medicaid contracts, to provide these rides. Separately, medical-ride providers can use permitted vehicles to serve people who can walk.

Safety and permit rules for medical rides

Beginning July 1, 2025, Mississippi defines and regulates paid nonemergency medical transportation tied to a covered health benefit. The framework covers regular rides for people physically or mentally unable to use regular transportation but not needing an ambulance. It includes Medicaid and managed-care rides, with permit exemptions. Current accreditation by the Nonemergency Medical Transportation Accreditation Commission gives a company presumed provider status. The State Department of Health sets vehicle permit rules and can issue, renew, or revoke permits and charge permit fees. Required driver standards include fingerprint checks, annual criminal and sex-offender checks, annual driving-record checks, drug screens, and training for each transportation type. They also require ongoing checks against federal health-program exclusion lists. Vehicle standards cover safety equipment, inspections, maintenance, replacement vehicles, disability-related equipment, and minimum insurance. Providers must meet department standards and keep proof at a Mississippi location. The department can impose fines, revoke permits, and seek court orders stopping service without a required valid permit.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Lee Yancey
Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 165 • No: 1

Senate vote • 3/6/2025

Passed

Yes: 50 • No: 0

House vote • 2/12/2025