T2049 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Non-emergency transportation; stretcher van, mileage. 6 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for T2049. Rates run from $0.81 in Arizona to $2.54 in Minnesota, with a median of $1.77.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 6
- Median rate
- $1.77per mile
- Highest
- $2.54Minnesota
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
T2049 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Minnesota Health Care Programs: Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $2.54since 2026-07-01 | mile | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MHCP Fee Schedule - Current Fee Schedule |
| New YorkAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New York Medicaid transportation (fee-for-service, via the state transportation broker) | $2.53since 2011-09-15 | mile | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | eMedNY NYS Medicaid Transportation Fee S |
| ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid, fee-for-service) | $1.77since 2021-07-01 | mile | — | Not classified | — | Health First Colorado Physician Fee Sche |
| OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oregon Health Plan (fee-for-service, OHA) | $1.77since 2004-10-01 | mile | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | OHP FFS medical-dental fee schedule (fee |
| WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus (fee-for-service, ForwardHealth maximum allowable fees) | $1.30since 2022-01-01 | mile | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | ForwardHealth max fee schedule: Transpor |
| 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) | $0.81since 2026-10-01 | mile | — | Suggested schedule for plans | — | AHCCCS FFS Ground Non-Emergency Medical |
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 T2049?
It depends on the state. Of the 6 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $1.77 per mile. Minnesota pays the most ($2.54 per mile) and Arizona the least ($0.81 per mile).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for T2049?
Minnesota, at $2.54 per mile, effective 2026-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for T2049?
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.