MedicaidAdministrativeLow impact
Clarification regarding flexibility to use private commercial transportation options
Oregon Health Plan·OR·Provider
Effective date
Nov 24, 2021
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Oregon Health Authority clarifies that Medicaid brokerages may only approve private commercial transportation (like rideshare) for non-emergent medical transport after exhausting all other compliant options and determining it's the least costly, most appropriate mode available. This flexibility is only available during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Action Required
Oregon Medicaid providers: Review current non-emergent medical transportation approval processes to ensure compliance with OAR 410-136 screening requirements before approving rideshare options. Document that all compliant ride options have been exhausted and facilitate expedited reimbursement for approved private commercial transportation.