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BT202085: IHCP announces update to transportation policy for minors
Indiana Medicaid (IHCP)·IN·Medical Policy
Effective date
Jul 2, 2020
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
IHCP updated its transportation policy for minors, changing the age requirement for mandatory accompanying adults from under 18 to under 16 years old. Members aged 16-17 can now be transported to medical services without an accompanying adult.
Action Required
No immediate action required for billing team. This is a transportation policy change that affects patient transport logistics, not billing procedures or codes. Front desk staff should be aware that Medicaid patients under 16 must have an accompanying adult for medical transportation.