NEMT Definitions & General Knowledge

Q: What does NEMT stand for?

NEMT stands for Non-Emergency Medical Transportation. It is the industry standard term for non-urgent medical rides. Dream Care Rides is an Illinois NEMT provider. See our rate schedule or call (708) 505-6994.

What is NEMT? What does NEMT stand for? Learn the basics of non-emergency medical transportation.

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NEMT stands for Non-Emergency Medical Transportation — scheduled rides to and from medical appointments for patients who are not in an emergency. NEMT includes sedans, wheelchair vans, and stretcher ambulettes. It is covered by Medicaid in all states. Learn more in our Illinois NEMT guide or call (708) 505-6994.

NEMT stands for Non-Emergency Medical Transportation. It is the industry standard term for non-urgent medical rides. Dream Care Rides is an Illinois NEMT provider. See our rate schedule or call (708) 505-6994.

Paratransit is ADA-mandated public transit for people with disabilities who cannot use fixed-route buses or trains. In Chicago, Pace provides ADA paratransit. It differs from NEMT, which is private and medically focused. See our NEMT guide for a full comparison. Call (708) 505-6994.

An ambulette is a vehicle equipped with a stretcher and hydraulic lift for transporting patients who cannot sit upright. Unlike ambulances, ambulettes are non-emergency. Dream Care Rides operates ambulettes in Illinois. Read our full ambulette guide or call (708) 505-6994.