OFFICE OF FISCAL ANALYSIS
Legislative Office Building, Room 5200
Hartford, CT 06106 (860) 240-0200
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SB-1298
AN ACT CONCERNING NONEMERGENCY MEDICAL
TRANSPORTATION STANDARDS.
Primary Analyst: ES 4/1/25
Contributing Analyst(s): LD
Reviewer: RW
OFA Fiscal Note
State Impact:
Agency Affected Fund-Effect FY 26 $ FY 27 $
Social Services, Dept. GF - Potential See Below See Below
Note: GF=General Fund
Municipal Impact: None
Explanation
The bill makes certain drivers eligible to provide nonemergency
medical transportation (NEMT) through a contract or subcontract with
the Department of Social Services (DSS). Based on FY 24 data, the
average cost per mile traveled was $2.09 for transportation network
companies. To the extent that an increased number of drivers allowed
under the bill (taxicab and livery) provide NEMT services at a higher
rate than current providers, the state could experience a cost.
The Out Years
The annualized ongoing fiscal impact identified above would
continue into the future subject to inflation.