1. A. All TNCs must comply with applicable federal requirements.
2. B. No driver shall provide NEMT services to a beneficiary through a TNC prior to the completion of a criminal background check that comports with the requirement for such background checks provided R.S.40:1203.1 et seq. or 48:2199.

3. C. Prior to facilitating NEMT services for Medicaid beneficiaries, a TNC shall be under contract with either:

   1. 1. an MCO as defined in 42 CFR 438.2, or its subcontracted transportation broker;
   2. 2. the department, or its subcontracted transportation broker.
4. D. TNCs, drivers, and vehicles are subject to the provisions of R.S. 45:201.1 - 45.201.13.
5. E. Aside from city and parish non-emergency medical transportation program rules, the provisions of R.S. 48:2205 shall apply to the regulation of companies, drivers, and vehicles facilitating or providing NEMT services as authorized in R.S. 40:1257.5.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and Title XIX of the Social Security Act.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 51:1859 (November 2025).