Medicaid NEMT (CSV): 50-State Program Details & Booking Contacts
Complete, documented dataset of Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation programs across all 50 states—with booking contacts, scheduling rules, and reimbursement options.
Who This Dataset Is For
Built for reporters, researchers, healthcare advocates, and care coordination teams who need clean, documented, downloadable data on Medicaid transportation programs—state by state.
Independent & Non-Commercial
No ads, sponsorships, affiliate links, or paid placements. No financial ties to clinics, brokers, or insurers.
Verified Methodology
Extracted directly from official state Medicaid sites. No scraping, no inference—if it’s not on the official page, it’s left blank.
What You’re Downloading
Scope: One CSV file with program information and booking contacts only. No personal data included.
Data Dictionary
State name
Label of the program’s official page
The program’s official name in that state
Plain summary of eligibility and process
Booking hotline or broker contact information
Click-to-call formatted phone numbers
Available booking channels (Phone, Online, App)
Typical lead time requirements for non-urgent rides
Key requirements (readiness, no-show policies, etc.)
Mileage reimbursement information where available
Note: Additional columns include Regional Differences, Special Needs Accommodations, Coverage Details, and Quality Check fields. See full 15 columns in preview.
Data Preview
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| State | Official Site Name | Official Site URL | Program Name | How It Works | Booking Contact | Phone Numbers | Ride URLs | Reimbursement | Who Qualifies | Booking Methods | Schedule Window | Rules | Regional Differences | Special Needs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Alabama Medicaid NET Program | AL Medicaid Transportation | Non-Emergency Transportation (NET) Program | Call the Alabama Medicaid NET Hotline to request approval… | Statewide Medicaid NET Hotline: 1‑800‑362‑1504 | 18003621504 | tel:18003621504 | Yes. Call ahead for trip number, paid via EBT card | Any Alabama Medicaid recipient with no other transportation | By phone only | At least 5 business days before | Be ready on time. Missed rides can affect eligibility | — | — |
| Alaska | Alaska Medicaid Travel Program | AK Medicaid Transportation | Medicaid Travel Assistance | Provider requests approval through Medicaid’s travel system… | Contact your provider’s office for approval | 9072694575; 18882760606 | tel:9072694575; tel:18882760606 | Yes, mileage reimbursement with prior approval | All Medicaid members with no other transport option | Provider calls Conduent; no member app | At least 1 business day ahead | Use least costly option, be ready on time | Tribal health offices handle some trips | Wheelchair vans available with doctor’s note |
| Arizona | AHCCCS Non-Emergency Medical Transportation | AHCCCS NEMT | AHCCCS Non-Emergency Medical Transportation | Call your Medicaid health plan’s transportation broker… | Call your Medicaid health plan’s member services | 18887884408; 18005828686; 18006243879 | Multiple tel: numbers listed | Yes, mileage reimbursement with trip approval | AHCCCS members with full Medicaid benefits | Call health plan; some have online portals | 3–5 days in advance | Be ready 15 min early; no-show restrictions | Each plan has its own broker and number | Wheelchair vans with doctor’s note |
| Arkansas | Arkansas DHS Non-Emergency Transportation | AR Medicaid NET | Non-Emergency Transportation (NET) Program | Arkansas Medicaid contracts with regional brokers… | Call your regional NET broker | 18888334136; 18889871200 | tel:18888334136; tel:18889871200 | Yes, ~$0.23/mile with broker approval | Full Medicaid members or ARKids First-A | Call broker’s phone line | At least 2 business days | Be ready; drivers wait 15 min max | Brokers differ by region/county | Wheelchair vans available |
| California | Medi-Cal Transportation Benefit | CA Medi-Cal Transport | Medi-Cal Non-Medical & Non-Emergency Transportation | Managed care members call health plan’s broker… | Call your Medi-Cal plan’s transportation line | 18005415555 | tel:18005415555 | Possible, ~$0.21/mile with approval | Full-scope Medi-Cal members | Call plan; some have online portals | At least 5 business days | Be ready 15 min early; one escort only | Plans and brokers differ by county | Doctor must prescribe wheelchair/stretcher transport |
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✅ Quality Controls
No inference: If a field isn’t explicitly stated on the official page, it’s left blank
One-to-one mapping: Each row represents one state; all data pulled directly from state sections
Manual spot-checks: Outlier data manually verified before each release
Source transparency: All data extracted from publicly available official Medicaid sites
Download the Dataset
Also available on ZenodoDOI: 10.5281/zenodo.16950826
Required Attribution
https://ketaminetherapyfordepression.org/datasets/medicaid-nemt-state-csv
About the author: Independent researcher/patient advocate focused on healthcare costs and access.
How to Cite
BibTeX and other formats available after download
Quick Usage Examples
- Filter states with online booking options
- Map reimbursement policies by region
- Join with VA facilities by state
- Analyze scheduling window requirements
Technical Details
File Access
- Opens in Excel, Google Sheets, or any data tool
- UTF-8 encoding, comma-separated values
- No macros or executable content
- Served over HTTPS with file hash verification
Import Instructions
- Excel: Import as UTF-8, comma-separated
- Google Sheets: File → Import → Upload
- Python:
pd.read_csv('file.csv')
⚠️ Known Limitations
- Information reflects published data as of the “Last updated” date
- State programs change frequently—verify before operational use
- This is not an official government site
⚖️ License & Usage
CC BY 4.0: Free to use, modify, and redistribute with attribution
This dataset is for educational and operational planning—not medical or legal advice.
Corrections & Updates
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Email us with the state name, column, and suggested correction. We review and update with attribution in the changelog.
Update Schedule
We aim to review correction requests within 7 business days and publish updates monthly or sooner when critical changes are reported.