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Yahoo
22-02-2025
- Health
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MedRide granted temporary resumption of medical transport
(COLORADO) — A Denver District Court has granted a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) filed by MedRide, allowing MedRide to resume providing Non-Emergent Medical Transportation (NEMT) services. The TRO became effective on Feb. 20 and allows MedRide to resume NEMT services for a 14-day period until March 6. MedRide shared a statement on its website, 'We are truly relieved to announce that a state court judge has granted MedRide the ability to resume service for all Health First Colorado patients, starting on February 21.' Andy Boian for MedRide said the company is confident it will continue service past March 6, filing with the court to continue past the 14-day deadline or get an extension of the TRO. Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) is advising anyone who needs NEMT services after March 6 to be aware the TRO does not authorize MedRide to provide services after that date. If you need NEMT services after March 6, HCPF has a list of all NEMT providers on its website. Those in need of services can contact (800) 221-3943 to get help finding a NEMT provider in their area as well. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
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Department of Health: MedRide contract terminated
(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. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: State Medicaid suspends contract with MedRide 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. 'HCPF's top priority is the safety of Health First Colorado members. We are also focused on the sound stewardship of taxpayer dollars in administering our safety net coverage programs,' said HCPF Executive Director Kim Bimestefer. 'MedRide failed to comply with the program requirements that have been clearly communicated over the past year in order to achieve these critical priorities. More than 130 other NEMT providers have completed this process and are serving our members.' When FOX21 News reached out to MedRide for comment about the termination, the provider said, 'We have no documentation, no phone call, NOTHING to say it is [terminated].' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-02-2025
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State Medicaid suspends contract with MedRide
(COLORADO) — Colorado's Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) said it has suspected MedRide's contract after it allegedly participated in a fraud scheme. According to HCPF, 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. In response to concerns by HCPF, a Corrective Action Plan was put in place that MedRide allegedly failed to comply with. The Corrective Action Plan required MedRide to hold a meeting in November with HCPF to certify that MedRide understood billing and documentation submission requirements. They also had to submit clean claims with the required supporting documentation for their reimbursements to be paid. The suspension is set to last for six months while HCPF investigates the alleged fraud, and HCPF may terminate or extend this six-month suspension or terminate MedRide as a provider as the investigation continues. MedRide is not allowed to provide services, and Medicaid members will need to find an alternate provider. Medicaid members who need assistance can contact the Member Contact Center at 1-(800) 221-3943. MedRide told FOX21 News it is working with HCPF to resume services and reiterated the suspension was temporary. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
