MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Private commercial transportation options permitted beyond the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
Oregon Health Plan·OR·Plan contract
Effective date
May 11, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Oregon Medicaid will continue allowing members to use Uber, Lyft, and taxi services for medical transportation beyond the COVID-19 emergency period through August 11, 2023. Brokerages can arrange and pay for these rides or reimburse members, with permanent guidance to be finalized by the August deadline.
Action Required
By August 11, 2023: Billing teams handling Oregon Medicaid members should coordinate with NEMT brokerages to understand reimbursement processes for TNC/taxi rides. Verify that transportation is for Medicaid-covered services and ensure proper documentation is collected per OAR 410-136-3240(2) and OAR 410-141-3960(4). Monitor for updated permanent guidance after August 11.