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Turn Long-Distance Leads into a New Revenue Stream with TransMedCare
How NEMT operators are monetizing the trips they can't take — and building a better client experience in the process
Every NEMT operator knows the call. A patient or care coordinator reaches out, the need is real and urgent — but the destination is three states away. You run the math in your head: licensing, driver hours, vehicle wear, liability across state lines. Then you do what you've always done. You apologize and say no.
That call just cost you $400.
There's a better way.
The Problem No One Talks About in NEMT
Long-distance medical transportation is one of the most underserved gaps in the patient care continuum. Patients facing cancer treatment, specialized surgery, or ongoing care at distant facilities need ground transport — but most local NEMT providers simply aren't built for multi-state logistics. The result is a market full of unmet demand and NEMT companies quietly turning away high-value leads every single week.
The industry talks constantly about vehicle utilization, dispatch efficiency, and driver retention. But what about the revenue that never even makes it into your CRM?
Meet TransMedCare: The Partner Built for the Trips You Can't Take
TransMedCare is a premier national provider specializing exclusively in long-distance medical ground transportation. This isn't a competitor looking to poach your local clients. TransMedCare operates in the space where most local operators simply can't go — multi-state, high-complexity patient movements requiring clinical-grade coordination and white-glove care.
Their referral partner program was built specifically for local and regional NEMT providers. When you receive a long-distance request you can't fulfill, you refer it to TransMedCare. If the trip completes, you earn a 5% commission, paid monthly — for a referral that took you less than 60 seconds to submit.
Any NEMT provider can participate. There's no exclusivity requirement, no quota to hit, and no cost to join.
How the Referral Program Works
TransMedCare has engineered this process to require virtually no operational lift from your team.
Step 1 — Submit the lead. Use your unique partner link to submit the trip request. The form takes under 60 seconds to complete.
Step 2 — TransMedCare takes over. Their team contacts the patient or care coordinator directly, provides a quote, and manages the full booking and logistics process end-to-end.
Step 3 — Track in real time. A transparent lead dashboard keeps you informed on every referral status. You're never left wondering what happened to a lead you submitted.
Step 4 — Collect your commission. Once the trip is completed, your 5% commission is processed and paid out on a monthly basis.
No dispatchers required. No coordination overhead. No chasing invoices.
What 5% Looks Like in Real Dollars
Long-distance medical transport commands premium rates — and for good reason. These are complex, high-touch patient movements often involving medical equipment, escorts, and multi-day logistics. Here's what your commission looks like in practice:
Trip Type
Avg. Booking Value
Your 5% Commission
Minimum Trip
$5,000
$250
Average Trip
$8,000
$400
Refer just 10 average trips in a month and you've added $4,000 in passive revenue to your business — for leads that were previously earning you exactly nothing.
More Than Commission: The Client Experience Advantage
Beyond the financial upside, this partnership lets you deliver something more valuable to every caller: a complete answer.
Instead of telling a patient or care coordinator "we can't help with that," you're now in a position to say: "We can't take that trip, but we have a trusted partner who can — and we'll make sure you're taken care of." That kind of continuity builds loyalty, generates referrals, and positions your company as a full-service resource in your market rather than a local-only option.
In an industry where reputation and relationships drive growth, that matters.
Hear It Directly from TransMedCare
Andrew Brainard, CEO of TransMedCare, recently broke down exactly how the long-distance referral partner program works — what makes multi-state NEMT so difficult to execute without specialization, and why this model benefits local operators.
Watch the TransMedCare Overview Webinar →
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Ready to Start Earning?
Signing up as a TransMedCare referral partner takes minutes and costs nothing. Every long-distance request you've been turning away is a potential commission sitting on the table.
Stop letting those leads walk out the door.
Sign Up as a Referral Partner →
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Commission terms and program details are subject to TransMedCare's referral partner agreement.
