Nonemergency medical transportation services; define terms and revise certain provisions related to.

SB 2873 clarifies rules for nonemergency medical transportation (NEMT) services in Mississippi. It removes the requirement for most NEMT providers to obtain a Department of Health permit after July 1, 2024 (effective July 1, 2025), while requiring the Department to set vehicle safety and operator standards for nonambulatory services (for people who cannot walk without assistance). The bill also clarifies that ambulatory services (for people needing minimal help but unable to drive) do not require special permits and allows Medicaid and other entities to use ride-sharing services or contract carriers for such trips. This bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and was never enacted.