FL H0411

Transportation network companies (like Uber and Lyft) may provide nonemergency medical transportation to Medicaid recipients if contracted with a Medicaid managed care plan, transportation broker, or the Agency for Health Care Administration

All drivers and prospective drivers must be screened pursuant to background check procedures in s. 435.03 or equivalent procedures approved by the Agency for Health Care Administration

Agency for Health Care Administration required to update its regulations, policies, and Medicaid Non-Emergency Transportation Services Coverage Policy by October 1, 2019

Requirements for transportation network companies and drivers cannot exceed those under s. 627.748 except where needed to comply with state and federal Medicaid transportation requirements

Does not expand or limit transportation benefits for Medicaid recipients, require managed care plans to contract with network companies, or exempt advanced/basic life support providers from existing licensure requirements