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BT202127: CMS approves FSSA request for attendant care transportation options
Indiana Medicaid (IHCP)·IN·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Apr 1, 2021
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
CMS approved Indiana's request to allow attendant care providers to transport Aged and Disabled (A&D) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) waiver members to non-emergency medical appointments as part of their covered services. Providers can bill for time providing hands-on care during transportation but cannot bill for mileage or fuel costs.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing teams serving Indiana Medicaid waiver members should begin billing attendant care time for transportation services when hands-on care or companionship is provided during medical appointments. Wait for upcoming modifier publication before system modifications are complete - no modifier currently needed for proper claim adjudication. Do not bill for mileage or fuel costs as these are not reimbursable.