Looking Ahead: NEMT Spending in Medicare & Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid have both experienced significant growth in total annual spending and member enrollment in recent years. According to the US Congressional Budget Office, this trend is expected to continue through 2031 and NEMT brokers should similarly expect to see increases in benefit use. The passing of H.R. 133 in December of 2020 and the codification of transportation as an essential benefit has allowed additional Medicaid members to take advantage of these benefits to access healthcare.