Access2Care vs Every Other NEMT Broker
Access2Care focuses on hospital-based and higher-acuity transport, and it's actively merging into MTM. Here's how it compares to the other 12 brokers, and what the merger changes.
Visit Access2Care's official siteAccess2Care fits fleets set up for stretcher or higher-acuity trips, but it's the slowest broker on this list for both credentialing and payment. Most operators pair it with a faster, higher-volume broker rather than relying on it alone.
What NEMT operators are working with at Access2Care
MTM subsidiary (formerly under Global Medical Response)
Headquarters
32 states + D.C. (merging into MTM)
States covered
45–60 days after claim approval
Payment terms
Existing Access2Care providers migrating to MTM Link
Best fit for
5 Steps to Decide on Access2Care
Access2Care's real advantage is higher-acuity volume with less ambulatory competition. Ambulatory-only fleets get less out of it.
The slowest terms on this list. Make sure you can carry roughly two months of reserves before your first check.
The longest on this list. Submit early and follow up regularly rather than waiting passively.
Onboarding specifics may shift mid-process as the merger continues. Get current guidance directly from Access2Care.
Both pay faster. Access2Care makes more sense once you have volume from a faster-paying broker already in place.
Access2Care in Numbers
Narrower than ModivCare's 48 states, wider than most regional brokers.
The slowest published terms of any broker on this list.
The longest published timeline of any broker on this list.
Access2Care vs All 13 Brokers
Headquarters, ownership, coverage, and payment terms for every broker on this site, in one table.
| Broker | HQ | Founded | Ownership | Coverage | Payment | Best Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ModivCare National Medicaid NEMT Broker | Denver, Colorado | 1986 | — | 48 states + Washington, D.C. | 15–30 days | New and established fleets that need volume from day one |
| MTM National Medicaid NEMT Broker | Lake St. Louis, Missouri | 1995 | Privately held, family-owned (Griswold/Macia family) | 30+ states direct (50 + D.C. + P.R. combined with Veyo/Access2Care) | 30–45 days | Operators willing to trade a longer credentialing window for steady volume |
| Access2Care MTM Subsidiary, Being Merged Into MTM Health | MTM subsidiary (formerly under Global Medical Response) | 1998 | MTM subsidiary since Oct. 2024 (formerly Global Medical Response) | 32 states + D.C. (merging into MTM) | 45–60 days | Existing Access2Care providers migrating to MTM Link |
| Verida Regional Medicaid NEMT Broker | Villa Rica, Georgia (near Atlanta) | 2000 | Privately held, founded by Steve Adams | 6 states + D.C. (AR, DC, GA, IN, LA, TN) | 30 days | Operators in the Southeast who want a more responsive credentialing team |
| One Call Workers' Compensation Transportation Network (Not Medicaid) | Jacksonville, Florida | — | — | Nationwide provider network | Confirm directly | Operators looking to diversify beyond Medicaid into workers' comp and casualty transport |
| American Logistics National Medicaid & Medicare Advantage NEMT Broker | St. George, Utah | — | — | Nationwide, via Medicaid and Medicare Advantage health plan contracts | Confirm directly | Established transportation companies with W-2 employee drivers |
| Call the Car Regional Medicaid NEMT Broker (Southern California) | Pasadena, California | — | — | California (Southern California, including L.A. County and the Inland Empire) | Confirm directly | Southern California operators serving L.A. Care or Inland Empire Health Plan members |
| Veyo Tech-First Medicaid NEMT Broker (MTM Subsidiary) | San Diego, California (MTM subsidiary) | — | — | 9 states (AZ, CA, CT, LA, MI, TX, UT, VA, WI) | Weekly | Operators who need cash flow fast and can maintain a high performance rating |
| MedTrans Go Non-Traditional NEMT Partner Network | Founded by former NEMT operators; confirm current markets directly | — | — | Growing multi-market partner network; check current coverage on their site | Per ride | Operators who want flexible, non-exclusive ride volume alongside existing broker contracts |
| SafeRide Health National Transportation Benefit Manager | San Antonio, Texas | — | — | Nationwide: 500+ NEMT supplier network, 4M+ members served | Confirm directly | Operators who want exposure to Medicare Advantage plan volume alongside Medicaid |
| Kinetik Healthcare Transportation Infrastructure Platform | New York, New York | — | — | Network coverage across 44 states via 20+ dispatch partners | Confirm directly | Understanding the technology layer increasingly sitting behind your broker relationships |
| Roundtrip Healthcare Transportation Marketplace | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | — | — | 43+ states | ~45 days | Fleets that want on-demand hospital and health system ride requests without exclusivity |
| Uber Health Rideshare-Based Healthcare Transportation Platform | San Francisco, California | — | — | Nationwide in most major metros; wheelchair/NEMT partner program in select markets only | Confirm directly | Understanding the competitive field more than seeking direct trip volume |
Coverage, Credentialing, Pay & Positioning
Access2Care covers 32 states plus D.C., a wide footprint, though narrower than ModivCare's 48 or MTM's direct 30-plus. Coverage is now converging with MTM's own network as the merger into MTM Link continues.
Access2Care's credentialing runs up to 12 weeks, the slowest of any broker on this list. That's noticeably longer than ModivCare (4 to 8 weeks), MTM (6 to 10 weeks), or Veyo (1 to 4 weeks). Budget extra lead time if Access2Care is on your application list.
Access2Care pays in 45 to 60 days, the slowest published terms among the 13 brokers on this list. A fleet applying here needs roughly two months of operating cash reserved before the first check arrives, longer than ModivCare (15 to 30 days) or even MTM (30 to 45 days) require.
Access2Care's specialty, hospital-based and higher-acuity transport, sets it apart from ambulatory-heavy brokers like ModivCare and Veyo. That focus means less competition for stretcher and BLS trip volume in its markets, which can offset the slower credentialing and payment for fleets equipped to serve that niche.
Access2Care makes sense for stretcher and BLS-equipped fleets willing to wait out slower onboarding and payment for less-competed higher-acuity volume. Ambulatory-only fleets, or anyone who can't carry two months of reserves, are usually better served applying to ModivCare or MTM first, and adding Access2Care once cash flow allows.
Access2Care: Advantages & Tradeoffs
Specializes in hospital-based and higher-acuity transport, less ambulatory competition
Wide coverage at 32 states plus D.C.
Merger into MTM Link may simplify the application process going forward
Established relationships with hospital discharge planning departments in its markets
Slowest credentialing on this list, up to 12 weeks
Slowest payment terms on this list, 45 to 60 days
Ongoing merger into MTM means onboarding specifics may shift mid-process
Access2Care keeps trips moving. It won't fill your calendar on its own.
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This is the slowest payment window on this list. Confirm you can cover about two months of operating costs before your first check arrives.
Access2Care's volume and reputation lean toward stretcher and BLS trips. Ambulatory-only operators often find more relevant volume elsewhere first.
Onboarding specifics may shift as the Access2Care-to-MTM-Link merger continues. Get current guidance rather than relying on older process descriptions.
Who Access2Care Fits Best
Worth the wait in particular for higher-acuity fleets with reserves to spare.
Stretcher and BLS-equipped fleets
Less ambulatory competition means more relevant volume for higher-acuity vehicle types.
Operators with existing MTM relationships
The ongoing merger into MTM Link may simplify consolidating both under one account.
Fleets with strong cash reserves
The 45-to-60-day payment window and up-to-12-week credentialing both require patience and capital.
NEMT Software That Connects to Access2Care
Dispatch platforms that name Access2Care as a broker integration in their own documentation.
Frequently asked questions
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