S0215 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Non-emergency transportation; mileage, per mile. 30 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for S0215 at the rn level. Rates run from $0.10 in Pennsylvania to $49.50 in District of Columbia, with a median of $0.76.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 30
- Median rate
- $0.76units vary by state
- Highest
- $49.50District of Columbia
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
S0215 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of ColumbiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · DC Medicaid (DHCF) fee-for-service | $49.50⚠ over 3× mediansince 2006-09-01 | mile | — | Not classified | — | REFRP00178CSV - Medical Fee Schedule Rep |
| New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Jersey Medicaid / NJ FamilyCare (fee-for-service) | $12.92⚠ over 3× mediansince 2025-01-01 | mile | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | NJMMIS Procedure Master Listing CPTHCPCS |
| NevadaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Nevada Medicaid (fee-for-service provider-type reimbursement schedules) | $3.32⚠ over 3× mediansince 2021-02-01 | mile | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Provider Type 35, Specialty 987 Secure n |
| IowaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Iowa HCBS Brain Injury (BI) 1915(c) waiver | $3.11since 2024-07-01 | per loaded mile | — | Not classified | — | HCBS Waiver Transportation Upper Rate Li |
| HawaiiAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Hawaii Medicaid (Med-QUEST) fee-for-service | $2.75⚠ over 3× mediansince 2024-03-04 | mile | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Medicaid Fee-For-Service (FFS) Fee Sched |
| ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid, fee-for-service) | $2.74⚠ over 3× mediansince 2026-07-01 | mile | — | Not classified | — | NEMT Rates (07/26) |
| New YorkAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New York Medicaid transportation (fee-for-service, via the state transportation broker) | $2.01since 2022-12-31 | mile | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | eMedNY NYS Medicaid Transportation Fee S |
| NebraskaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Nebraska Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $1.85since 2026-07-01 | mile | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Nebraska Medicaid fee schedule 471-000-5 |
| OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oregon Health Plan (fee-for-service, OHA) | $1.74since 2012-09-01 | mile | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | OHP FFS medical-dental fee schedule (fee |
| MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Minnesota Health Care Programs: Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $1.51since 2026-07-01 | mile | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MHCP Fee Schedule - Current Fee Schedule |
| KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kansas Medicaid (KMAP fee-for-service schedule) | $1.50since 2007-07-01 | mile | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | KMAP Fee Schedule TXIX Medicaid (FeeSche |
| MassachusettsAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MassHealth (fee-for-service, EOHHS 101 CMR rate regulations) | $1.46since 2025-09-26 | mile | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Rates for Ambulance and Wheelchair Van S |
| South DakotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · South Dakota Medicaid (fee-for-service, DSS Division of Medical Services) | $1.04since 2026-07-01 | mile | — | Not classified | — | South Dakota Medicaid Transportation Ser |
| WyomingAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wyoming Medicaid (fee-for-service, Department of Health) | $0.83since 2021-01-01 | mile | — | Not classified | — | Wyoming Medicaid Downloadable Fee Schedu |
| OklahomaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oklahoma Developmental Disabilities Services 1915(c) waivers (Community, In-Home Supports adults and children, Homeward Bound) | $0.76since 2026-07-01 | unit | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | DDS Administrative Letter 26-03: Transpo |
| WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wisconsin Children's Long-Term Support (CLTS) Waiver (fee-for-service, statewide uniform rate schedule) | $0.76since 2026-07-01 | Miles | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | CLTS Waiver Statewide Uniform Rate Sched |
| TexasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Texas Medicaid (fee-for-service, TMHP) | $0.76since 2026-07-01 | mile | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | TMHP Texas Medicaid Fee Schedule - Medic |
| MichiganAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Michigan Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $0.76since 2026-07-01 | mile | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MDHHS Maternal Infant Health Program Dat |
| WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Washington ALTSA home and community services (other HCBS) | $0.73since 2026-01-01 | mile | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | DSHS ORM All HCS Rates |
| North DakotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · North Dakota Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $0.72since 2026-07-01 | mile | — | Not classified | — | ND Medicaid NEMT Fee Schedule (Data Upda |
| 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) | $0.67since 2026-10-01 | mile | — | Suggested schedule for plans | — | AHCCCS FFS Ground Non-Emergency Medical |
| West VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · West Virginia Medicaid (fee-for-service, Bureau for Medical Services) | $0.66since 2023-04-01 | mile | — | Not classified | — | BMS Ambulance Fee Schedule Effective 4/1 |
| MontanaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Montana Developmental Disabilities Program 0208 Comprehensive Waiver (1915(c), fee-for-service) | $0.61since 2025-07-01 | mile | — | Not classified | — | Montana Healthcare Programs Fee Schedule |
| ConnecticutAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Connecticut DDS HCBS waivers - self-directed (self-hire) rates | $0.55since 2024-07-01 | mile | — | Not classified | — | DDS FY25 Vendor Self Hire Rates (Self-Hi |
| AlabamaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Alabama Intellectual Disabilities (ID) 1915(c) waiver (AL.0001; ADMH-DDD operated) | $0.52since 2024-01-05 | mile | — | Not classified | — | ADMH-DDD ID / LAH Waiver Procedure Codes |
| UtahAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Utah Acquired Brain Injury 1915(c) waiver | $0.50since 2026-10-05 | mile | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | Utah Medicaid Coverage and Reimbursement |
| VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Virginia Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMAS) | $0.49since 2007-02-01 | mile | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | DMAS procedure fee file hcpcmedical.csv |
| OhioAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Ohio Home Care Waiver (ODM) | $0.48since 2026-04-17 | mile | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | OAC 5160-46-06 (Register of Ohio final f |
| DelawareAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Delaware Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMMA / DMAP) | $0.42since 2024-01-01 | mile | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | DMAP 2024 Physician Fee Schedule |
| PennsylvaniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Pennsylvania Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $0.10since 2009-05-19 | mile | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | PA DHS PROMISe Outpatient Fee Schedule ( |
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 S0215?
It depends on the state. Of the 30 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $0.76. District of Columbia pays the most ($49.50 per mile) and Pennsylvania the least ($0.10 per mile).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for S0215?
District of Columbia, at $49.50 per mile, effective 2006-09-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for S0215?
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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