Verida vs Every Other NEMT Broker
Verida trades national scale for a smaller, more responsive regional operation in the Southeast. Here's how that tradeoff compares to the other 12 brokers on this list.
Visit Verida's official siteVerida is a strong regional choice if you operate in its 6-state footprint and want more accessible credentialing staff than the national giants offer. Outside Arkansas, D.C., Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, or Tennessee, it isn't an option at all.
What NEMT operators are working with at Verida
Villa Rica, Georgia (near Atlanta)
Headquarters
6 states + D.C. (AR, DC, GA, IN, LA, TN)
States covered
30 days after claim approval
Payment terms
Operators in the Southeast who want a more responsive credentialing team
Best fit for
5 Steps to Decide on Verida
Arkansas, D.C., Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, or Tennessee. Outside that footprint, Verida isn't an option at all.
Faster than MTM's 6 to 10 weeks and Access2Care's up to 12 weeks, close to ModivCare's 4 to 8.
Most operators inside Verida's footprint pair it with a national broker like ModivCare rather than relying on it alone.
Verida has established ties in those areas within its markets, worth asking about directly if that's your trip mix.
Verida rebranded from Southeastrans in 2022. Contact Verida directly to transfer any existing provider record.
Verida in Numbers
Arkansas, D.C., Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, and Tennessee only, a fraction of the national brokers' footprint.
Faster than MTM (30-45 days) and Access2Care (45-60 days), slower than ModivCare (15-30 days).
Faster than MTM and Access2Care, close to ModivCare's 4-8-week window.
Verida 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
Verida operates in just 6 states plus D.C. (Arkansas, D.C., Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, and Tennessee), a fraction of ModivCare's 48-state footprint or MTM's 30-plus. Within that region, though, it's a well-established, dedicated presence rather than one office among many nationally.
Verida's credentialing runs 4 to 6 weeks, faster than MTM (6 to 10 weeks) and Access2Care (up to 12 weeks), and roughly comparable to ModivCare's 4 to 8 weeks. Verida's smaller size is often cited as making staff more reachable when an application needs follow-up.
Verida pays in 30 days, faster than MTM (30 to 45 days) and Access2Care (45 to 60 days), though slower than ModivCare's 15 to 30 days or Veyo's weekly EFT. It sits solidly in the middle of the group on this measure.
Among the regional Medicaid brokers on this list, Verida stands out for combining a genuinely responsive, smaller-company feel with credentialing speed that beats several national players. Its tradeoff is scale: a 6-state footprint means it can never be your only broker if you operate, or plan to expand, outside the Southeast and Midwest.
If you operate inside Verida's footprint, it's worth applying alongside a national broker like ModivCare rather than instead of one, since Verida's responsiveness and mid-pack payment speed pair well with ModivCare's broader volume. Outside its 6 states, it's simply not an option.
Verida: Advantages & Tradeoffs
More accessible, responsive credentialing staff than the national brokers
Faster credentialing (4 to 6 weeks) than MTM or Access2Care
Strong relationships with dialysis and rehabilitation facilities in its markets
Rebranded and modernized from Southeastrans in 2022 with continued regional focus
Only operates in 6 states plus D.C., a fraction of the national brokers' footprint
Lower total trip volume ceiling than ModivCare or MTM given its smaller scale
Not an option at all outside its Southeast and Midwest coverage area
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3 Mistakes Operators Make Evaluating Verida
The most common, and most avoidable, missteps we see.
It's the narrowest coverage area among the Medicaid-direct brokers on this list. Confirm your state is on the list before applying.
Its smaller scale means a lower total trip volume ceiling than ModivCare or MTM. Most operators pair it with a national broker.
If you were credentialed under the old Southeastrans name, contact Verida directly to move your provider record forward under the rebrand.
Who Verida Fits Best
A strong regional complement to a national broker, not a replacement for one.
Operators in its 6-state Southeast footprint
Arkansas, D.C., Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, and Tennessee operators get access to a more responsive regional broker.
Fleets that value reachable credentialing staff
Verida's smaller size often means more accessible follow-up than the national brokers offer.
Operators building a multi-broker strategy
Verida pairs well with ModivCare or MTM for broader coverage inside its region.
NEMT Software That Connects to Verida
Dispatch platforms that name Verida as a broker integration in their own documentation.
Frequently asked questions
What states does Verida operate in?
Is Verida the same company as Southeastrans?
Is Verida faster to work with than the national brokers?
Should I apply to Verida instead of ModivCare?
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