Nonemergency medical transportation provisions modifications

This bill modifies Minnesota's nonemergency medical transportation rules for medical assistance programs. It updates reimbursement rates for transportation providers to ensure fair payment that reflects service costs, especially for providers serving people with disabilities. The changes require the state to encourage coordination among transportation providers and extend competitive bidding to include nonemergency medical transportation services. These provisions apply to medical assistance recipients needing transportation to medical appointments and directly affect transportation providers serving this population. The updated rules expire for fee-for-service plans on July 1, 2026, and for prepaid plans on January 1, 2027.