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BT202377: CMS approves the transportation service for CMHW facility-based respite care
Indiana Medicaid (IHCP)·IN · Psychiatry, Pediatrics·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Jul 1, 2023
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
CMS has approved a new nonmedical transportation service for Child Mental Health Wraparound (CMHW) facility-based respite care under Indiana Medicaid. This new service is now available for billing effective July 1, 2023.
Action Required
Mental health and pediatric providers serving Indiana Medicaid patients: Review IHCP Bulletin BT202348 for specific billing procedures and codes for the new CMHW facility-based respite care transportation service. Update billing systems to include this new service option for eligible patients.