TMPPM 2008 > Texas Medicaid Services > Ambulance > Benefits and Limitations

8.3.2 Nonemergency Ambulance Services

According to Human Resource Code (HRC) §32.024 (t), Medicaid enrolled physician, nursing facility, health-care provider, or other responsible party is required to obtain authorization before an ambulance is used to transport a client in circumstances not involving an emergency.

Refer to: "Medical Transportation" for more information about nonemergency transportation.