T2003 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Non-emergency transportation; encounter/trip. 15 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for T2003 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $5.20 in Ohio to $10,000.00 in Washington, with a median of $23.28.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 15
- Median rate
- $23.28units vary by state
- Highest
- $10,000.00Washington
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
T2003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Washington ALTSA home and community services (other HCBS) | $10,000.00since 2021-07-01 | EA | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | DSHS ORM Home & Community Based Rates Hi |
| North CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · North Carolina Medicaid Direct (fee-for-service) | $474.00⚠ over 3× mediansince 2025-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | NC Medicaid fee schedule 'Ambulance Serv |
| TexasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Texas Medicaid (fee-for-service, TMHP) | $62.31since 2026-09-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | TMHP Texas Medicaid Fee Schedule - Medic |
| PennsylvaniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Pennsylvania Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $50.00since 2005-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | PA DHS PROMISe Outpatient Fee Schedule ( |
| MassachusettsAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MassHealth (fee-for-service, EOHHS 101 CMR rate regulations) | $34.98since 2025-07-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | Rates for Adult Day Health Services (eff |
| MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Missouri DD Community Support Waiver (DMH Division of DD, 1915(c)) | $32.79since 2023-07-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | MO HealthNet fee schedule: Community Sup |
| WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wisconsin Children's Long-Term Support (CLTS) Waiver (fee-for-service, statewide uniform rate schedule) | $28.14since 2025-01-01 | 1 trip | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | CLTS Waiver Statewide Uniform Rate Sched |
| ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Colorado HCBS waiver: Supported Living Services (SLS) | $23.28since 2023-07-01 | 1 Trip | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | DD, SLS, CES (effective January 1, 2024) |
| MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Minnesota Alternative Care (AC, state-funded program for people 65+) | $20.21since 2026-01-01 | One Way Trip | — | Not classified | — | Long-Term Services and Supports Service |
| IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Illinois Persons with Brain Injury waiver (DHS-DRS Home Services Program, IL.0329) | $12.44since 2026-07-01 | Trip | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | HSP Rates and Fees (Medicaid Waiver Serv |
| IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Indiana Health & Wellness Waiver (adults with disabilities under 60; formerly A&D) | $12.12since 2023-07-01 | unit | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | IHCP Professional Fee Schedule (Last Upd |
| NebraskaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Nebraska Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $9.41since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Nebraska Medicaid fee schedule 471-000-5 |
| CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · California Medi-Cal school-based services (Local Educational Agency) | $9.27since 2026-10-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | Medi-Cal Rates (Rates files zip: rates_d |
| VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Virginia Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMAS) | $7.00since 2006-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | DMAS procedure fee file hcpcmedical.csv |
| OhioAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Ohio Medicaid School Program (school-based services) | $5.20since 2020-06-12 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | Appendix DD to OAC 5160-1-60 (Non-Instit |
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 T2003?
It depends on the state. Of the 15 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $23.28. Washington pays the most ($10,000.00 per EA) and Ohio the least ($5.20).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for T2003?
Washington, at $10,000.00 per EA, effective 2021-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for T2003?
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.