CMS Awards West Virginia $4.2 Million for Medical Transportation Expansion
CMS announced $4.2 million in federal funding to West Virginia to expand non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) services for Medicaid beneficiaries. The funding supports improved access to medical appointments, prescription pickups, and other healthcare services for eligible enrollees. The award takes effect immediately as part of CMS's broader effort to address transportation barriers in rural states. West Virginia Medicaid agencies and contracted transportation brokers will administer the expanded services, which are expected to reduce missed appointments and improve care coordination for beneficiaries who lack reliable transportation.
Transportation remains a leading cause of missed appointments and care gaps for Medicaid beneficiaries in rural areas, directly affecting health plan performance on HEDIS measures and state quality benchmarks.
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