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Reminder - Additional Passenger Policy
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL·Provider Notice
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
This policy reminder clarifies that Medicaid non-emergency transportation providers cannot charge extra for additional passengers traveling with Medicaid members to medical appointments, but can charge for medically necessary attendants. Transportation providers may only bill mileage for the first passenger when multiple passengers share a vehicle.
Action Required
No immediate action required for billing teams as this is a reminder of existing policy. However, if your practice coordinates transportation for Medicaid patients, ensure staff understand that additional passengers should travel at no extra charge while medically necessary attendants require prior authorization and can be billed separately.