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Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Provider Types Subject to High-Risk Screening
Arizona Medicaid - AHCCCS·AZ·Enrollment
Effective date
May 1, 2023
We identified it
Jun 17, 2026
Summary
AHCCCS is implementing high-risk screening requirements for Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) providers effective May 1, 2023. New NEMT providers must undergo enhanced screening including fees, site visits, and background checks before enrollment, while existing providers will face the same requirements during revalidation starting June 2023.
Action Required
By May 1, 2023: NEMT providers must prepare for high-risk screening process including enrollment fees, site visits, and fingerprint criminal background checks when applying or revalidating. Review Provider Type Profile Attestations for PT-28 requirements and ensure compliance before submitting applications through AHCCCS Provider Enrollment Portal.