HB 1514 -- Nonemergency Medical Transportation Programs

Sponsor:  Champion

This bill requires the Department of Social Services to
promulgate rules to establish standards for drivers and vehicles
in the federal nonemergency medical transportation program
administered by the Division of Medical Services.  In addition,
the bill requires any driver providing services for this program
to possess a valid class E Missouri chauffeur's license; to have
no prior convictions for any class A, B, or C felonies; to know
safety procedures for loading, unloading, and transporting
passengers with various physical impairments; to use and
maintain specialized equipment necessary for transporting
special needs persons; and to maintain a no smoking policy while
providing transportation services.