75-303.01. Nonemergency medical transportation for medicaid clients; contracts authorized.
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(1)The Department of Health and Human Services, a medicaid-managed care organization under contract with the department, or another agent working on the department's behalf may contract for nonemergency medical transportation for medicaid clients with a motor carrier or regulated motor carrier holding:
(a)A designation of authority issued pursuant to subsection
(3)of section 75-311 to provide medicaid nonemergency medical transportation services; or
(b)A license that was issued pursuant to section 75-311 to engage in intrastate medicaid nonemergency medical transportation services.
(2)While operating under such designation of authority or such license, a motor carrier or regulated motor carrier shall comply with:
(a)The requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services to protect the safety and well-being of department clients, including training, driver standards, background checks, and the provision and quality of service; and
(b)The rules and regulations adopted, promulgated, and enforced by the commission governing insurance requirements, equipment standards, and background checks.