- (a) Non-commercial transportation, including wheelchair transportation, to and from medicaid-covered services, shall require prior authorization except for trips to receive emergency care. Services shall be provided only when transportation is not otherwise available to the recipient.
- (b) The least expensive means of transportation suitable to the recipient's medical need shall be used.
- (c) Non-emergency medical transportation for nursing facility residents shall not be covered.
- (d) This regulation shall be effective on and after July 1, 2003.
(Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 39-708c; effective May 1, 1981; amended, E-82-19, Oct. 21, 1981; amended May 1, 1982; amended May 1, 1983; amended May 1, 1984; amended May 1, 1986; amended April 1, 1995; amended Oct. 1, 1997; amended July 1, 2003.)