(COLORADO) — On Monday, Feb. 10, the Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) lifted its suspension with Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) provider MedRide, and announced it would instead terminate the company’s contract.
The suspension was initially put in place on Jan. 31, 2025, after an initial review of MedRide found significant deficiencies in reimbursement paperwork, including missing member signatures, missing dates and times, and claims forms with missing information from poor scanning.
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According to a spokesperson with HCPF, NEMT providers must meet certain requirements to provide services in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Reasons HCPF cited for terminating MedRide’s contract include the company’s failure to:
- Complete the required criminal background checks for more than 200 drivers
- Provide valid and current proof of insurance
- Ensure proper vehicle safety inspections and registrations for vehicles used to transport Health First Colorado members
- Submit claims with accurate and complete documentation.
Additionally, HCPF said MedRide failed to comply with the Corrective Action Plan MedRide agreed to in November 2024…