MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Attention Provider Type 32 (Ambulance, Air or Ground): Clarification of Medically Necessary Transports via Air Ambulance
Nevada Medicaid·NV · Emergency Medicine, Critical Care·Provider Enrollment
Effective date
Feb 6, 2025
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Nevada Medicaid clarifies that air ambulance transportation does not require prior authorization for medically necessary transports, and providers can request scheduling assistance by emailing required patient and transport information to Nevada Medicaid Transportation.
Action Required
Immediately: Air ambulance providers should update billing workflows to remove prior authorization requirements for medically necessary air ambulance transports for Nevada Medicaid recipients. For scheduling assistance, compile required information (patient name, Medicaid ID, facility addresses, transport reason, contact info) and email transportation@dhcfp.nv.gov. For reimbursement beyond fee schedule, contact Nevada Medicaid Transportation with quote before transport.