How to
Build a Medical Transportation Company
Non-emergency
medical transportation is a frequently utilized service for elderly and
disabled individuals that facilitates access to necessary medical services. It
also is used for other treatment resources and community activities, and
provides assistance with completing daily living tasks, such as going to the
grocery store. Medicaid pays for non-emergency medical transportation offered
by approved providers.
1. Research services provided by
other medical transportation companies in your community and assess the need
for medical transportation. Identify the population(s) that will be utilizing
your medical transportation services. Identify any deficiencies in current
medical transportation options available in the community.
2. Construct a preliminary budget for
your medical transportation company. This budget should include the cost of
vehicles, maintenance and insurance for the vehicles, training, and wages for
drivers and other employees, advertising expenses and general administrative
costs.
3. Research state licensing and
Medicaid billing requirements for medical transportation in your area. Take
note of any licensing and Medicaid billing requirements that must be met prior
to starting your medical transportation business.
4. Apply for a tax identification
number through the state's Department of Revenue. If your company will be a
nonprofit, review the IRS requirements for becoming a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
agency and submit the application.
5. Apply for grants and loans for
your medical transportation business. Consider searching for grants through
your state health department, the US Department of Health and Human Services
and grants offered by your local government. Use this funding to purchase
medical transportation vehicles, hiring staff for driving, hiring administrative
staff (if necessary), purchasing bookkeeping software, etc.
6. Obtain CPR certification, a
public passenger chauffeur license or commercial driver's license (depending on
state requirements) and other licenses required to operate a medical
transportation company. Hire qualified drivers that are CPR certified and hold
appropriate licenses for providing medical transportation.
7. Make sure that all requirements
are met for Medicaid and Medicare billing. This includes obtaining a national
provider identifier (NPI), which can be obtained by completing an application
available through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
8. Advertise your medical
transportation services. Community social service agencies, churches and
medical clinics are a few potential places to advertise your services.
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