T2001 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Non-emergency transportation; patient attendant/escort. 21 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for T2001 at the agency level. Rates run from $0.68 in Alabama to $22.86 in West Virginia, with a median of $8.48.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 21
- Median rate
- $8.48units vary by state
- Highest
- $22.86West Virginia
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
T2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · West Virginia Medicaid School-Based Health Services (SBHS) | $22.86since 2025-04-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | School Based Health Services (SBHS) - Di |
| IowaAgency provider · Iowa Medicaid (fee-for-service schedules; the floor IA Health Link plans must pay) | $21.00since 2014-01-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | Iowa Medicaid fee schedule #56 LOCAL EDU |
| IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Illinois Medicaid (HFS fee-for-service) | $20.00since 2023-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | HFS Transportation Fee Schedule (effecti |
| OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oregon Health Plan (fee-for-service, OHA) | $17.72since 2002-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | OHP FFS medical-dental fee schedule (fee |
| OhioAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Ohio Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $15.00since 2024-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Appendix to OAC 5160-15-28 (final filed |
| DelawareAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Delaware Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMMA / DMAP) | $10.10since 2024-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | DMAP 2024 Physician Fee Schedule |
| New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Jersey Medicaid / NJ FamilyCare (fee-for-service) | $10.00since 2025-01-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | NJMMIS Procedure Master Listing CPTHCPCS |
| UtahAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Utah Medicaid (fee-for-service, Traditional plan) | $10.00since 2002-04-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Utah Medicaid Coverage and Reimbursement |
| MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Minnesota Health Care Programs: Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $9.00since 2002-04-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MHCP Fee Schedule - Current Fee Schedule |
| MontanaAgency provider · Montana Community First Choice and Personal Care Services (1915(k) and state plan, fee-for-service) | $8.83since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Montana Healthcare Programs fee schedule |
| WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus (fee-for-service, ForwardHealth maximum allowable fees) | $8.48since 2022-01-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | ForwardHealth max fee schedule: Transpor |
| MassachusettsAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MassHealth (fee-for-service, EOHHS 101 CMR rate regulations) | $8.00since 2025-09-26 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Rates for Ambulance and Wheelchair Van S |
| IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Indiana Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $6.36since 2026-01-01 | unit | — | Not classified | — | IHCP Professional Fee Schedule (Last Upd |
| LouisianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Louisiana Residential Options Waiver (ROW, OCDD/OIDD 1915(c) waiver) | $6.00since 2025-12-09 | One Way | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | Residential Options Waiver rate and proc |
| CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · California Medi-Cal (fee-for-service) | $5.52since 2026-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Medi-Cal Rates (Rates files zip: rates_d |
| NebraskaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Nebraska Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $2.87since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Nebraska Medicaid fee schedule 471-000-5 |
| ArkansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arkansas Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $2.00since 2025-05-16 | — | — | Not classified | — | Arkansas Medicaid Transportation Fee Sch |
| IdahoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Idaho Medicaid (fee-for-service, Division of Medicaid / Gainwell) | $1.83since 2025-09-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Idaho Medicaid Numerical Fee Schedule Ju |
| MissouriAgency provider · Missouri DD Comprehensive Waiver (DMH Division of DD, 1915(c)) | $0.83since 2023-07-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | MO HealthNet fee schedule: Comprehensive |
| New MexicoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Mexico Medicaid (fee-for-service, HCA Medical Assistance Division) | $0.71since 2025-01-01 | mile | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Medicaid Transportation Fee Schedule - E |
| AlabamaAgency provider · Alabama Community Waiver Program (1115 demonstration with 1915(c)/1915(i) services; ADMH-DDD) | $0.68since 2020-12-17 | mile | — | Not classified | — | ADMH Community Waiver Program Rate Sheet |
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 T2001?
It depends on the state. Of the 21 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $8.48. West Virginia pays the most ($22.86) and Alabama the least ($0.68 per mile).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for T2001?
West Virginia, at $22.86, effective 2025-04-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for T2001?
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.
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