MedicaidCoverageMedium impact
NEMT stretcher van transports during the COVID-19 emergency
Oregon Health Plan·OR·Provider
Effective date
Dec 14, 2020
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Oregon Health Authority now allows stretcher vans to provide non-emergency medical transportation services that would normally require ambulances during COVID-19, unless the provider determines ambulance service is medically necessary. This applies to Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid) members and helps preserve ambulances for emergency 911 calls.
Action Required
Immediately: Providers must evaluate each transport case individually to determine if ambulance service is medically necessary for patient safety. Work with local NEMT brokerages to arrange appropriate transport modes. Contact Provider Services at 800-336-6016 for fee-for-service coverage questions or contact the member's CCO for coordinated care organization coverage questions.