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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 27

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 9 Chapter 27 Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT)

27.5.6.A Mileage Round-trip mileage from the patient’s home to the medical facility is paid. The round trip must be made over the shortest route, as determined by the broker. As stated above, mileage is limited to the nearest comparable facility for routine services (e.g., allergy shots, blood pressure readings) when the physician has not specified that a specific facility must be paid. 27.5.6.B Common Carrier The cost of waiting time is paid only when travel between cities is required. This waiting time is permitted only for obtaining medical services. When waiting time is claimed, the broker must obtain a dated and signed statement from the taxi company indicating the rate, elapsed time, and total charges for the waiting time. 27.5.6.C Lodging When an overnight or longer stay is required, lodging may be paid for the patient and one additional person if the patient is not the driver. Accommodations must be obtained at the most economical facility available. Resources such as Ronald McDonald Houses, or facilities operated by the hospital, must be used whenever possible. West Virginia currently has three Ronald McDonald Houses that may invoice the broker directly for payment. The client must not be reimbursed unless he provides a receipt to verify he made the payment. Their addresses, telephone numbers, and the medical facilities with which they are affiliated are as follows: • Ronald McDonald House of Southern WV, Inc. 910 Pennsylvania Avenue Charleston, WV 25302 Telephone Number: (304) 346-0279 Hospital affiliate: Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) • Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Tri-State, Inc. 1500 17th Street Huntington, WV 25701