Coverage updateBCBSNM Medicaid transportation through Shuttle Ruidoso ends November 1, 2026. Learn about coverage.

Medical ride contacts

Find the right number for your ride.

Shuttle Ruidoso currently serves eligible riders through the plans and programs below. The listed client lines can confirm your benefit and help arrange an authorized ride.

Plans & programs

Coverage we work with

We currently provide approved medical rides through Presbyterian, Molina, UnitedHealthcare, and BCBSNM Medicaid; exempt or straight state Medicaid; select Medicare plans; Mescalero IHS PRC; and the New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services Highly Rural Transportation Program. Eligibility, trip authorization, and availability vary.

BCBSNM Medicaid update

We accept approved BCBSNM Medicaid rides through October 31, 2026. Beginning November 1, 2026, Shuttle Ruidoso will no longer provide BCBSNM Medicaid transportation. BCBSNM members should call their plan about other transportation options for trips on or after that date.

How to book a Medicaid plan ride

For BCBSNM, Presbyterian, Molina, and UnitedHealthcare Medicaid, Shuttle Ruidoso cannot directly book your ride. Call your plan’s transportation broker or client line listed below to request and schedule it. You may ask whether Shuttle Ruidoso is available as your transportation provider.

Client transportation lines

Presbyterian Medicaid

505-923-6300

Molina Medicaid

833-707-7100

UnitedHealthcare Medicaid

877-236-0826

BCBSNM Medicaid

866-913-4342

Shuttle Ruidoso rides through October 31, 2026 only.

NM Department of Veterans’ Services

Highly Rural Transportation Program

505-429-5906

Exempt / straight NM Medicaid

Call our office to determine eligibility and how to arrange a ride.

575-257-1815

Mescalero Hospital

IHS Purchased/Referred Care

For registered Mescalero Apache tribal members using IHS PRC, call the client line assigned by your last name.

Last names A–D575-464-3829
Last names E–J575-464-3828
Last names K–O575-464-3869
Last names P–S575-464-3893
Last names T–Z575-464-3830