Coverage of Non-Emergency Transportation
In response to State inquiries, I am issuing this letter which provides information on the
allowability as a Medicaid administrative cost, of State expenditures for bus passes (for example,
with respect to fixed route transportation services) used to assure transportation for Medicaid
eligible individuals to providers of covered services.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: December 26, 1996
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