Texas Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 1. ADMINISTRATION |
PART 15. TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION |
CHAPTER 380. MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM |
SUBCHAPTER B. ELIGIBILITY, PROGRAM SERVICES, PROCESSES, ADDITIONAL TRANSPORTATION CONNECTED WITH AN AUTHORIZED TRIP, LIMITATIONS, AND EXCLUSIONS |
SECTION 380.209. Program Exclusions
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The following transportation services are not covered by the Medical Transportation Program (MTP):
(1) transportation of deceased clients; (2) reimbursement for additional travel costs when a client elects to seek care at a more remote facility that is not supported on a Health Care Provider's Statement of Need, Form 3113 or equivalent; (3) medical care while clients are being transported; (4) emergency or nonemergency ambulance service; (5) passenger assistance beyond that which is necessary to ensure that clients enter and leave vehicles safely; and (6) transportation services for family members not previously authorized for the specific trip. Source Note: The provisions of this §380.209 adopted to be effective April 10, 2001, 26 TexReg 2720; amended to be effective May 11, 2003, 28 TexReg 3722; transferred effective March 1, 2004, as published in the Texas Register April 30, 2004, 29 TexReg 4267; amended to be effective August 6, 2013, 38 TexReg 4888; amended to be effective September 1, 2014, 39 TexReg 5731