CMS Releases New Medicaid Transportation Coverage Guide
Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a State Medicaid Director Letter which introduces the Medicaid Transportation Coverage Guide. This guidance serves as a consolidated and comprehensive compilation of Medicaid transportation policy, providing a one-stop transportation resource for states on federal requirements and state flexibilities. The Medicaid Transportation Coverage Guide largely highlights existing policies but also includes new policies to address scenarios for extended wait times and long-distance trips, and scenarios where non-Medicaid eligible parents, family members, or other caregivers may require transportation to participate in a Medicaid eligible child’s care. Medicaid transportation is a critical service that assists beneficiaries with accessing Medicaid services and has a direct impact on health outcomes. CMS encourages states to use this guide as an aid when developing and updating appropriate policies and procedures that facilitate robust transportation programs. For more information and to view the Medicaid Transportation Coverage Guide, please see the letter to State Medicaid Directors here.
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