Exploring the NEMT Broker Marketplace: What NEMT Providers Need to Know

[@abbyjones17]

What a marketplace website

[@Mjbusinessacademy]

The broker marketplace typically involves a digital platform or system where NEMT providers, such as transportation company's , can register and offer their services. On the other side, brokers post trips on the marketplace to find suitable providers to take on trips that need coverage.

[@realtalkvibez]

So, basically a load board. I'm a freight broker, and getting approved to be a Medicaid provider is not for the weak! 😂😂😂 I almost said screw that application. I broker over-the-road freight way different. 😩😩😩

[@realtalkvibez]

We call it co-brokering.

[@markhopkinsphoto7257]

@@realtalkvibezprobably like a USHIP type of load board.

[@equillanelms8101]

Hello ladies! Proud of you both.

[@Mjbusinessacademy]

Thank you! Happy New Year.

[@MrMcClendon131]

Great info ladies. I'm just getting started, I will get back to you with what my experience is in the market place is like. Thank you both so very much. I appreciate you guys. McClendon Transportation

[@Mjbusinessacademy]

Certainly do so we would love to hear your thoughts.

[@lisags09]

We need to form a union in Transportation

[@Mjbusinessacademy]

I have a love-hate relationship with unions, however, and this industry I think it could be very beneficial,

[@paulatylisz8549]

You are spot-on I've been doing this gig for 15 years and it's we have no representation at all you are spot-on we need a union

[@paulatylisz8549]

You r spot on?!!!!! What is stopping us

[@PremierTransitInc]

Good information 👍🏾

[@Mjbusinessacademy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Figure8RecoverySpa]

Always great information from you ladies! My question is, are you able to bill through Medicaid if you have an NPI?

[@Mjbusinessacademy]

You can bill your state Medicaid if you can contract with them directly. This is not allowed in all states.

[@ghaziabbas1581]

How do we get contract's with the government?

[@YvonneJoliesworld07]

Not sure what the "Marketplace" is. Never being there. Thanks for bringing this to our attention.

[@Mjbusinessacademy]

Yes. If you are working with a transportation broker or planning to ask them If they have a marketplace. Many of them do!

[@docimma]

So, Im guessing you do not take government contracts? Or not without a specified rate?

[@aev09]

Thanks for the content ladies, do you guys ever take any long trips? Picking up people in rural areas and taking them to city hospitals. Or do you just stay in the city limits?

[@Mjbusinessacademy]

Hi. We operate in major cities so there is enough local business here. However, we do have students that do long distance rides.

[@Figure8RecoverySpa]

Are you able to bill through Medicaid since you have an NPI?

[@Mjbusinessacademy]

Yes, if you can contract with your state Medicaid program.

[@Msandelis]

How do I determine if my area has a need? I am looking currently on Google maps seeing how many NEMT companies are available. I make a list of those that have reviews and those that don’t. Then I’m stuck there. Aside from contacting medical facilities that may need transportation, how else can one determine if there’s a need. Btw, thanks so much for the info ladies. From Florida and enjoying the content.

[@Mjbusinessacademy]

You're definitely off to a great start. Contacting facilities also plays a huge part in assessing the demand in the area but you also should be vigilant to what the problems are around you. Here is the link to our mini course which will help you get a better understanding key things that you should consider when looking to start your NEMT business in your desired geographic area. 5 day challenge mini course- mjreliabletransportation.com/product/5-day-challenge/

[@reezee412]

Similar to the loadboard for trucks..people competing for dirt cheap rates.amd the foreigners picking them up.which ends up crashing the market for everybody

[@Mjbusinessacademy]

Exactly! We hate it. We decide to pass on the marketplace every time. All transportation providers must learn how valuable they are.

[@angelahardaway5980]

What are the rates. I’m in Arkansas, I can’t find transportation reimbursement rates

[@Mjbusinessacademy]

You will need to analyze your market to determine this. Rates vary state by state, county by county. If you would like to discuss this topic further feel free to schedule a call with us. mjreliabletransportation.com/consultation/

[@laniyah_Love]

Can you provide the link to the Brokers Marketplace?

[@Mjbusinessacademy]

The marketplaces are built within the brokers portal. If you’re interested in finding brokers in your area I would recommend our Nationwide Broker List. mjreliabletransportation.com/product/nationwide-nemt-broker-list/

[@camerongarvin2158]

Is scheduling software worth the cost? We currently have 5 vans and do the scheduling by hand. It's time consuming but it works out good. What are your thoughts?

[@Mjbusinessacademy]

Side eye.... YES!!! Its worth it especially with 5 vans. A good software will make routing and billing so much easier. Check out a few of the scheduling software demos here on our channel.

[@camerongarvin2158]

@@Mjbusinessacademy Thank you!

[@coreygatling9924]

I'm not a fan of marketplace. I'm using one right now. Many times the locations are out of range and not even worth the time or money

[@Mjbusinessacademy]

@@coreygatling9924 We are on the same page then. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this topic!

[@paulatylisz8549]

There are so many Transportation providers in our area we're lucky to get any trips at all I would love to have a marketplace with our with our brokers

[@Mjbusinessacademy]

What state are you in and are you partnered with more than one broker?

[@yolondaridesharedelivery]

Are you looking for drivers with your company?

[@Mjbusinessacademy]

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[@Yolduranduran]

I am really becoming seriously interested in this line of work. My husband is a truck driver who loves to drive but is getting tired of driving long hours. This sounds good for him and me as well. I was working with disabled clients and would have to arrange transportation services occasionally, so I know a bit about the need for this type of transportation. Thank you ladies and God bless you.

[@Mjbusinessacademy]

We have consulted with numerous truck drivers who are looking for a career change, and I would definitely recommend considering NEMT. It's nice to hear that you've been directly involved in arranging rides for your clients, which has given you valuable insight into the demand for NEMT services. Question: Have you ever faced challenges when arranging rides for your disabled clients?

[@82weeks94]

Why do businesses need a Middle Man ???

[@Mjbusinessacademy]

The middleman often sees opportunities and goes after it. Most aggressive wins. Business owners need to be more aggressive when it comes to creating opportunities for their business. The work is there you just have to identify it and go after it.

[@paulatylisz8549]

The only way to bring the price of a trip up to where it's profitable for every transportation company is to form a union there are thousands of us across the country former Union and not do any trips until we get the rates that we want I'm not talking about certain Transportation companies getting certain rates certain amounts of money I'm talking about everybody getting the same rate there's a lot of favoritism in this business some companies will get $20 a trip a leg others will get $14 it's time to bring the Brokers and also Medicaid down to their knees if we stick together if we can do that if we can stick together and form a coalition and dictate to the broker for once we will dictate to the broker what we want and what we don't want that's the only way we can win at this game

[@Mjbusinessacademy]

This is true. I’m not sure that forming a union would work because there is so many moving parts but certainly if Transportation providers would stick together it could definitely make us strong as a whole. This is only of the reasons why we started our channel. We wanted to build a community where we can have these discussions.

[@docimma]

The local area transit charges less but generally these are Medicaid riders ($2-3/leg/mi or whatever) and riders deal with long waits and packed vehicles.)

[@josephprice1785]

Its just like the trucking business. Not all brokers are bad just most are trying to figure out how to keep most of the money for themselves at the expense of the client. I would complain to medicaid. Cheap service is poor service.

[@Mjbusinessacademy]

You said it best! "Cheap Service is Poor Service" and it negatively impacts a clients care. Thanks for your input!

[@GoGigItNowRon]

Thise lowball offers sound like Uber and lyft driver conversations with the same struggle. People taking trash offers

[@Mjbusinessacademy]

Yeah they mess it up for all. We refuse many trips because it does not make financial sense for our business operation.

[@GoGigItNowRon]

@@Mjbusinessacademy smart move

[@abbyjones17]

Are u ladies brokers?

[@Mjbusinessacademy]

No we are not brokers.

[@PremierTransitInc]

Market place is not a thing in Alabama, this is my first time hearing of it. I definitely wouldn’t use it though!

[@Mjbusinessacademy]

It sucks! I wouldn’t recommend.