![]() ![]() Mileage is only paid for transporting a Medicaid recipient. You must keep a mileage log showing the dates and miles traveled. Local Travel – When public transportation is not available or does not meet your needs, you may be reimbursed personal mileage at 18 cents per mile up to $300 a month. Reimbursement (up to the maximum allowed) for meals and lodging may also be authorized. Out of State Travel – If you receive authorization to receive services out-of-state, the transportation may be also authorized (airfare, taxi to and from the airport, travel between your hotel/motel and the hospital or clinic). This includes the costs for one parent or guardian who accompanies a child. Costs for an attendant can only be reimbursed when the recipient stays with the attendant and is not in a treatment facility. Recipients must stay at a motel, hotel, or other facility that provides overnight shelter such as the Ronald McDonald house. Additional nights must have a prior authorization by the Division of Medicaid and Health Financing at the Utah Department of Health. Your worker may approve up to two nights lodging and food costs. to arrive at the appointment on time or the medical treatment requires you to stay overnight. due to the drive time or the person must leave before 6:30 a.m. ![]() Lodging and food costs may be reimbursed if you must travel more than 100 miles one-way to get medical treatment, and you would not arrive home before 8:00 p.m. Overnight Food and Lodging – If you need to stay overnight when obtaining medical treatment, talk to your eligibility worker. You must specify that the appointment is for urgent care. They may provide some urgent care services for recipients that need to be seen within 24 hours. Normal transportation services are available: 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.To make an appointment, call: Weekdays 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.*Saturday and holiday scheduled appointments are limited to accommodate members needing dialysis or have a condition that requires recurring care. See the table below to help you know when you need to schedule your ride. You must contact ModivCare to schedule your ride at least 3 business days before your medical appointment. Please check beforehand that your doctor is willing to complete the form for you. Call 1-85 and be prepared to tell ModivCare the doctor’s name and fax number you would like to complete the required Mobility Evaluation. You may be transported by ModivCare for up to four weeks while ModivCare determines your eligibility for door-to-door services. ![]() ModivCare Services – If you do not live in an area served by bus, para-transit services or you need door-to-door service, you may be eligible for ModivCare services. Salt Lake and Davis Counties: (801) 287-7433ĭavis, Weber and Box Elder Counties: 1-87Ĭedar Area Transportation Services (CATS): (435) 865-4510 If you live in an area served by FlexTrans and you are approved to receive FlexTrans services, you must contact Medicaid to receive FlexTrans vouchers by calling (801) 538-6155 or toll-free at 1-80. Para-Transit Bus Services are available in some areas. ![]()
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