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What Counts as an Emergency?
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Dream Care Rides is a licensed NEMT provider. We do not provide emergency ambulance or paramedic services.
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Dream Care Rides provides ambulatory, wheelchair, and stretcher transport throughout Indiana. Below are our current Indiana NEMT rates for private pay patients.
Private pay base rates and per-mile charges for non-emergency medical transportation in Indiana. Rates are estimated ranges based on published provider data. Actual costs vary by provider, pickup location, and trip details.
| Service Type | Base Rate | Per Mile | Weekend (1.5x) | Holiday (2.25x) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambulatory (Sedan/SUV) | $30 - $55 | $1.75 - $3.50 | $45 - $83 | $68 - $124 |
| Wheelchair (ADA Van) | $60 - $105 | $2.50 - $5.00 | $90 - $158 | $135 - $236 |
| Stretcher (Ambulette) | $280 - $490 | $5.00 - $12.00 | $420 - $735 | $630 - $1103 |
Rates are estimated private pay ranges. Call (708) 505-6994 for an exact quote.
| Surcharge | Typical Range | Details |
|---|---|---|
| After-Hours / Evening | $10 - $25 | Trips before 7 AM or after 6 PM |
| Weekend Service | 25% - 50% surcharge | Saturday and Sunday trips |
| Holiday Service | 50% - 100% surcharge | Federal holidays |
| Stair Assistance | $25 - $50 | Per flight of stairs navigated |
| Oxygen Equipment | $25 - $40 | Portable O2 setup and monitoring |
| Bariatric (300+ lbs) | $30 - $100+ | Specialized equipment, possible extra crew |
| Deadhead Miles | $1.50 - $4.00 / mile | Empty miles the vehicle travels to reach your pickup location |
| Remote Pickup Surcharge | $25 - $75 | Pickups outside the provider's primary service zone |
| Additional Passenger | $10 - $25 | Companion or escort |
Indiana's NEMT rates are near the national average. Here's how the midpoint of Indiana's base rates stacks up:
Indiana Medicaid provides non-emergency medical transportation benefits to eligible enrollees through a broker-based model. The primary NEMT coordinator in Indiana is Southeastrans.
In a broker model, the state contracts with a transportation broker who coordinates all Medicaid NEMT trips. Patients call the broker to schedule rides to covered medical appointments. The broker assigns trips to local NEMT providers.
To qualify, you must have active Indiana Medicaid coverage, no other means of transportation to your appointment, and be traveling to a Medicaid-covered medical service. Learn more in our NEMT qualification guide.
Dream Care Rides is headquartered in Olympia Fields, IL and provides ambulatory, wheelchair, and stretcher transport throughout Indiana. ADA-compliant vehicles, trained drivers, and 24/7 availability.
Private pay NEMT rates in Indiana typically range from $30 - $55 for ambulatory (sedan) transport, $60 - $105 for wheelchair transport, and $280 - $490 for stretcher transport. Per-mile charges are additional and vary by service type.
Yes. Indiana Medicaid covers non-emergency medical transportation for eligible beneficiaries. Indiana uses a broker-based model to coordinate NEMT services. The primary coordinator is Southeastrans. Patients must be Medicaid-eligible and traveling to a covered medical appointment.
Per-mile rates in Indiana vary by service type: ambulatory transport is $1.75 - $3.50/mile, wheelchair transport is $2.50 - $5.00/mile, and stretcher transport is $5.00 - $12.00/mile. These are charged on top of the base rate.
Indiana NEMT rates are near the national average. The national average base rate is approximately $47 for ambulatory, $89 for wheelchair, and $412 for stretcher transport. Indiana's rates reflect local cost of living, fuel costs, and market conditions.
Common NEMT surcharges in Indiana include weekend service (25%-50% extra), holiday service (50%-100% extra), stair assistance ($25-$50 per flight), oxygen equipment ($25-$40), and wait time fees that start after a 10-15 minute grace period. Evening and after-hours trips may also carry a $10-$25 surcharge.
You can book NEMT with Dream Care Rides online at dreamcarerides.com/booking or by calling (708) 505-6994. Dream Care Rides serves Indiana with ambulatory, wheelchair, and stretcher transport 24/7, including weekends and holidays.
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