Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Community First Health Plans STAR, STAR Kids, and STAR+PLUS Members can get a ride at no cost to health care appointments, the pharmacy, dentist, and other places that provide Medicaid services.
What is NEMT?
NEMT stands for Non-Emergency Medical Transportation. NEMT services are available to STAR, STAR Kids, and STAR+PLUS Members who have no other means of transportation to get to scheduled health care appointments.
SafeRide is Community First’s transportation partner who provides these services.
NEMT services include:
- Passes or tickets for travel by train, bus, or air
- Curb-to-curb transportation
- Mileage reimbursement
- Travel expenses (for Members under age 20)
- Travel expenses for attendants (i.e., parents, guardians, caregivers)
SafeRide will choose the best means of transportation for you, depending on your needs.
Can I get NEMT services?
If you are a Community First STAR, STAR Kids, or STAR+PLUS Member and you have no means of transportation or can’t get a ride to a health care appointment, you can get NEMT services at no cost.
- CHIP Members are not eligible for NEMT services.
- NEMT is NOT an ambulance service. If you need emergency services or an ambulance, please call 911.
How do I schedule a ride?
CALL SafeRide DIRECTLY
1-855-932-2335
(TTY 711)
Call at least 2 days before you need a ride.
Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Information is available in both English and Spanish.
BOOK ONLINE OR ON YOUR PHONE
Download the MySafeRide Mobile App
or use the SafeRide Member Portal
(different than the Community First Member Portal)
What else do I need To Know?
Individual Transportation Participants (ITP)
SafeRide offers mileage reimbursement for an individual transportation participant (ITP) using their own vehicle for a trip to and from a covered health care service. The enrolled ITP can be you, a responsible party, a family member, a friend, or a neighbor. Visit SafeRide ITP to register as an ITP.
When you call SafeRide or book online, you’ll need to provide the following information:
- Medicaid ID number on Your Texas Benefits Medicaid ID card (this is different than your Community First Member ID card)
- Name, address, and phone number of the place you are going
- The medical reason for your visit
- Date and time of appointment
- If you or your child has any unique needs, including a wheelchair, lift, or a walker
If you need help after hours or on the weekend, call
Where’s My Ride: 1-855-932-2335 (TTY 711)
Monday through Saturday. 4:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.