MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Expired Oregon DMV-issued driver licenses and vehicle registrations for NEMT drivers
Oregon Health Plan·OR·Plan contract
Effective date
Jan 1, 2022
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Oregon's moratorium allowing NEMT drivers to operate with expired licenses and vehicle registrations has ended as of January 1, 2022. All NEMT drivers must now have current, valid driver licenses and vehicle registrations before providing transportation services to Medicaid members.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must verify that all NEMT providers used for patient transportation have current, valid driver licenses and vehicle registrations. Update NEMT provider credentialing files to document license and registration verification. Instruct staff to only schedule transportation with compliant NEMT providers to avoid service disruptions and potential claim denials for members requiring medical transportation.