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Arizona Launches Initiative Easing Access To COVID-19 Vaccine Sites For Vulnerable Individuals
Arizona Medicaid - AHCCCS·AZ·Provider News
Effective date
Feb 22, 2021
We identified it
Jun 17, 2026
Summary
Arizona AHCCCS (Medicaid) will now reimburse non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) providers for transporting eligible Medicaid members to COVID-19 vaccination appointments, including wait time at drive-through sites. This expands covered transportation services for vulnerable populations seeking vaccination.
Action Required
No immediate action required for billing teams outside Arizona or those not providing non-emergency medical transportation services. Arizona NEMT providers should contact AHCCCS for updated reimbursement procedures for COVID-19 vaccination transportation services.