Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 23 - Division of Medicaid › Part 201 - Transportation Services › Chapter 2 - Non-Emergency Transportation (NET) Broker Program › Rule 23-201-2.7 - Vehicle Requirements

Current through June 25, 2024
A. All vehicles
				used for transport must:
1. Adhere to all
				federal, state, county or local laws and ordinances.
2. Not exceed the vehicle manufacturer's
				approved seating capacity for number of persons in the vehicle, including the
				driver.
3. Have a functioning
				heating and air-conditioning system which maintains a temperature comfortable
				to the beneficiary at all times.
4.
				Have functioning seat belts and restraints as required by federal, state,
				county or local statute or ordinance and:
a)
				Have an easily visible interior sign in capital letters that reads, "All
				passengers must wear seat belts",
b) Store seat belts off the floor when not in
				use,
c) Have at least two (2) seat
				belt extensions available, and
d)
				Be equipped with at least one (1) seat belt cutter within easy reach of the
				driver for use in emergency situations.
5. Have an accurate, operating speedometer
				and odometer.
6. Be operated within
				the manufacturer's safe operating standards at all times.
7. Have two (2) exterior rear view mirrors,
				one (1) on each side of the vehicle.
8. Be equipped with an interior mirror for
				monitoring the passenger compartment.
9. Have a clean exterior free of broken
				mirrors or windows, excessive grime, major dents or paint damage that detracts
				from the overall appearance of the vehicles.
10. Have a clean interior free of torn
				upholstery, including floor and ceiling coverings, damaged or broken seats,
				protruding sharp edges, dirt, oil, grease or litter, hazardous debris, or
				unsecured items.
11. Display the
				non-emergency transportation (NET) provider's business name and telephone
				number in a minimum of three (3) inch high lettering in a color that contrasts
				with the surrounding background on at least both sides of the exterior of the
				vehicle and have:
a) No words displayed on
				the interior or exterior of the vehicle indicating Medicaid beneficiaries are
				being transported, or
b) A NET
				provider's business name which does not imply Medicaid beneficiaries are being
				transported.
12. Have the
				NET Broker's toll-free and local phone numbers prominently displayed in the
				interior of each vehicle with complaint procedures clearly visible and
				available in written format upon request.
13. Be non-smoking at all times with a
				visible interior sign in all capital letters that reads: "No smoking".
14. Have a vehicle information
				packet containing vehicle registration, insurance card, and accident procedures
				and forms.
15. Be equipped with a
				first aid kit stocked with antiseptic cleansing wipes, antibiotic ointment,
				assorted sizes of adhesive and gauze bandages, tape, scissors, latex-free or
				other impermeable gloves and sterile eyewash.
16. Contain a current map of the applicable
				geographic area with sufficient detail to locate beneficiary and Medicaid
				provider addresses.
17. Be equipped
				with an appropriate working fire extinguisher stored in a safe, secure
				location.
18. Have insurance
				coverage for all vehicles at all times in compliance with state law and any
				county or city ordinance.
19. Be
				equipped with a "spill kit" that includes liquid spill absorbent, latex-free or
				other impermeable gloves, hazardous waste disposal bags, scrub brush,
				disinfectant and deodorizer.
20. Be
				in compliance with applicable Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
				Accessibility Specifications for Transportation.