US Government NEMT Directory – Medicaid, Medicare & VA Transportation Programs by State
Comprehensive directory of 235 government-funded Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) programs across all 50 US states and DC. Includes contact information, eligibility requirements, and program details for Medicaid transportation services, Medicare State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP), and Veterans Affairs transportation programs.
Who This Dataset Is For
Built for reporters, researchers, healthcare advocates, and care coordination teams who need clean, documented, downloadable data on government-funded medical transportation programs. Perfect for policy analysis, patient advocacy, healthcare access research, and operational planning for transportation coordination services.
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Verified Methodology
Extracted directly from official state Medicaid, Medicare SHIP/SHINE, and VA Administration pages. No scraping, no inference—if it’s not on the official page, it’s left blank.
What You’re Downloading
Scope: Complete coverage of government NEMT programs across all 50 US states and District of Columbia. Includes 50 Medicaid programs, 51 Medicare SHIP programs, and 134 VA transportation programs. Data extracted August 28, 2025.
Data Dictionary
US state or territory where the NEMT program operates
Type of government program (Medicaid, Medicare SHIP, or VA)
Official name of the transportation program as listed on government websites
Name of administering facility or organization (often blank for state-level programs)
Contact phone number(s) for the program, multiple numbers separated by ” | “
Official website URL for program information and applications
Additional program details, eligibility requirements, and usage instructions
Note: Some fields may be blank when information wasn’t available on official government pages. This preserves data integrity by avoiding assumptions.
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| state | program_type | program_name | facility_name | phone | url | notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Medicaid | Alabama Medicaid NET Program | 800-362-1504 | https://medicaid.alabama.gov/content/4.0_Programs/4.5_Transportation.aspx | Call the Alabama Medicaid NET Hotline to request approval. Medicaid reimburses you or arranges a ride if you have no other way to get there. | |
| Alaska | Medicaid | Alaska Medicaid Travel Program | 907-269-4575 | 888-276-0606 | https://health.alaska.gov/en/services/medicaid-transportation/ | You do not call Medicaid directly for routine local rides. Instead, your doctor’s office or clinic requests approval through Medicaid’s travel system (Conduent). | |
| Arizona | Medicaid | AHCCCS Non-Emergency Medical Transportation | 888-788-4408 | 800-582-8686 | https://www.azahcccs.gov/PlansProviders/RatesAndBilling/ProviderManuals/NEMT.html | Patients do not call AHCCCS directly — they call their Medicaid health plan’s transportation broker (like Veyo or MTM). | |
| Alabama | Medicare (SHIP) | Alabama State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) | 800-243-5463 | https://www.alabamaageline.gov/ship | Free counseling for Medicare beneficiaries about transportation benefits available through Medicare Advantage plans. | |
| Alabama | VA | VA Transportation Program | Birmingham VA Medical Center | 205-933-8101 | https://www.va.gov/birmingham-health-care/work-with-us/internships-and-fellowships/ | Transportation services for eligible veterans to VA medical appointments. |
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✅ Quality Controls
Source Verification: All data extracted manually from official government websites only—no third-party aggregators or unofficial sources used.
Complete Coverage: All 50 US states and DC covered with systematic review of Medicaid, Medicare SHIP, and VA programs in each jurisdiction.
Data Integrity: Blank fields preserved when information unavailable rather than making assumptions—ensures accurate representation of available data.
Standardized Format: Consistent data structure with UTF-8 encoding, comma-separated values, and standardized phone number formatting (multiple numbers separated by ” | “).
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Version 1.0.0 — Last updated: August 28, 2025
Required Attribution
About the author: Independent researcher/patient advocate focused on healthcare costs and access.
How to Cite
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Quick Usage Examples
- Analyze geographic coverage gaps in NEMT programs
- Compare program structures across different states
- Research contact information for patient referrals
- Policy analysis on government transportation benefits
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 August 28, 2025
- 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.