A0160 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Non-emergency transportation: per mile - case worker or.... 8 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for A0160 at the agency level. Rates run from $0.22 in Virginia to $1.95 in Iowa, with a median of $0.482.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 8
- Median rate
- $0.482per mile
- Highest
- $1.95Iowa
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
A0160 rate in every state
One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, highest first. Units can differ between states; the per-hour column converts time-based units.
| State | Medicaid rate | Unit | Per hour | Managed-care plans | % of Medicare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IowaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Iowa Medicaid (fee-for-service schedules; the floor IA Health Link plans must pay) | $1.95⚠ over 3× mediansince 2018-09-01 | mile | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Iowa Medicaid fee schedule #35 MATERNAL |
| MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Moving Home Minnesota (Money Follows the Person transition demonstration) | $0.70since 2026-01-01 | mile | — | Not classified | — | Long-Term Services and Supports Service |
| New MexicoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Mexico Developmental Disabilities 1915(c) Waiver (NM.0173) | $0.66since 2026-07-01 | mile | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | Developmental Disabilities Waiver Fee Sc |
| West VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · West Virginia Medicaid (fee-for-service, Bureau for Medical Services) | $0.56since 2023-04-01 | mile | — | Not classified | — | BMS Ambulance Fee Schedule Effective 4/1 |
| New YorkAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New York Medicaid transportation (fee-for-service, via the state transportation broker) | $0.404since 2011-04-27 | mile | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | eMedNY NYS Medicaid Transportation Fee S |
| NevadaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Nevada Medicaid (fee-for-service provider-type reimbursement schedules) | $0.31since 2025-01-01 | mile | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Provider Type 34, Therapy Reimbursement |
| ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arizona AHCCCS MCO capped fee schedule (state-published schedule for managed-care reference; not shown to be binding) | $0.23since 2021-10-01 | mile | — | Suggested schedule for plans | — | AHCCCS FFS Ground Non-Emergency Medical |
| VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Virginia Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMAS) | $0.22since 1991-07-01 | mile | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | DMAS procedure fee file hcpcmedical.csv |
Rates marked ⚠ are more than three times the median for the same unit; they are published as shown but often reflect an office (non-facility) fee or a different scope of service. Rates are per the unit shown for each state; units can differ between states. Medicare amounts are computed from the CMS relative value file and locality cost indices with the CMS formula; states with several Medicare localities show a range. Confirm rates with the payer before billing.
Frequently asked questions
What does Medicaid pay for A0160?
It depends on the state. Of the 8 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $0.482 per mile. Iowa pays the most ($1.95 per mile) and Virginia the least ($0.22 per mile).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for A0160?
Iowa, at $1.95 per mile, effective 2018-09-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for A0160?
Not necessarily. Each state's plan contracts decide whether plans must pay at least the fee-for-service rate, pay a state-set rate, or negotiate their own. The table shows the rule for each state, cited to the contract or statute.