The Authoritative Standards Hub for the Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Industry
The Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Accreditation Commission (NEMTAC®) is an ANSI-Accredited Standards Developer responsible for developing consensus-based national standards for Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT).
This page serves as the central, authoritative hub for NEMTAC standards and ANSI-aligned NEMT standards activity. It provides a single, trusted reference point for providers, brokers, payors, regulators, technology vendors, and other stakeholders seeking clarity on nationally recognized NEMT standards.
Establishing National Standards for NEMT
NEMTAC® develops national standards that define best practices and requirements across the Non-Emergency Medical Transportation ecosystem. These standards address safety, operations, education, technology, organizational governance, and system performance.
NEMTAC standards are designed to support consistent expectations, accountability, and quality across diverse NEMT delivery models. They are intentionally structured to remain scalable across state, regional, and program-specific environments without prescribing a single operational approach.
By establishing industry-developed standards, NEMTAC supports the professionalization of NEMT while promoting safety, reliability, and access to care for the individuals and communities that rely on these services.
ANSI Accreditation and Standards Governance in NEMT
NEMTAC develops NEMT standards under accreditation from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). ANSI accreditation ensures that standards are developed through a transparent, balanced, and consensus-based process that reflects the perspectives of all affected stakeholder groups
ANSI Accreditation and Standards Governance in NEMT
Balanced representation of industry stakeholders
Open participation and public review
Documented consensus and due process
Ongoing maintenance and revision
Using This NEMT Standards Hub
This page is intended to support multiple audiences across the Non-Emergency Medical Transportation ecosystem, including:
NEMT Providers and Brokers
Identify applicable operational, organizational, and education standards
Payors and Regulators
Review standards scope, governance, and accreditation alignment
Technology and Industry Vendors:
Track data, interoperability, and system-level standards
Stakeholders and Subject Experts
Learn how to participate in NEMT standards development
NEMTAC Standards by Series
NEMTAC standards are organized by functional series. Each standard is listed with its current development or approval status.
Standards Status Legend
Approved by NEMTAC • Submitted to ANSI • In Committee • Draft / Overview Available
NEMT standards are developed through open, balanced advisory committees composed of qualified stakeholders representing the full Non-Emergency Medical Transportation ecosystem. This process ensures that standards reflect real-world operations, regulatory considerations, and person-centered outcomes.
Individuals and organizations with relevant expertise are encouraged to participate in NEMT standards development activities through NEMTAC advisory committees.
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation operates across multiple funding sources, regulatory environments, and service models. Industry-developed standards provide a common framework that supports consistency, accountability, and quality without prescribing a single operational approach.
Additional research, policy analysis, and implementation guidance related to NEMT standards are available in the Resources section.
Establish clear expectations across jurisdictions and funding programs
Support regulatory oversight, due diligence, and risk management
Improve safety, reliability, and professionalization across the NEMT system
Frequently Asked Questions About NEMT Standards
NEMT standards are consensus-based requirements and best practices that define expectations for safety, operations, education, technology, and organizational governance within the Non-Emergency Medical Transportation system.
NEMT standards are developed by the Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Accreditation Commission (NEMTAC®), an ANSI-Accredited Standards Developer, through open, balanced, and consensus-based advisory committees.
Yes. NEMTAC develops standards under ANSI-accredited procedures, and select standards are submitted for recognition as American National Standards (ANS).
NEMTAC standards are voluntary unless adopted by a regulator, payor, or contracting entity. They are designed to support consistency, accountability, and quality across diverse NEMT delivery models.
Supporting Programs and Resources
NEMTAC standards are supported by related accreditation programs, education initiatives, and industry resources that help organizations implement and maintain conformance with applicable standards.
Learn more through NEMTAC’s Accreditation, Education, and Resources sections.
NEMTAC® is a nonprofit healthcare organization dedicated to developing and advancing national standards and best practices for non-emergency medical transportation. Designated as an ANSI-Accredited Standards Developer (ASD) since 2018.
