MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Transportation Requests for Medicaid Applicants Pending Medicaid Approval
Maryland Medicaid·MD·Nursing Home
Effective date
Feb 4, 2005
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Maryland Medicaid clarifies policy for non-emergency transportation services for nursing home residents and other individuals who have applied for Medicaid but are awaiting eligibility determination. Transportation can be provided during the pending period with agreements for guaranteed payment if Medicaid eligibility is ultimately denied.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing teams working with Maryland Medicaid transportation grants should establish written agreements with local nursing facilities and hospitals to guarantee payment for transportation services provided to Medicaid applicants during pending eligibility periods. Update protocols to verify Medicaid application status before approving transportation. Ensure refund processes are in place for cases where recipients or facilities paid during pending periods but Medicaid eligibility is later established.