Adult Medicaid Manual MA-2525 DISABILITY

XIV. TRANSPORTATION FOR MAD APPLICANTS To Establish DIsability

A. Requirement To Assist With Transportation

1. The county dss must assist the applicant who requests transportation to medical appointments that are required to establish disability. The transportation arrangement must be the most cost effective means appropriate to the applicant’s needs.

2. Regular Medicaid (Title XIX) transportation reimbursement is unavailable because the applicant is not authorized for Medicaid.

3. DDS will reimburse the county dss for travel charges that are greater than $2.00. No payments may be made for travel by means other than train, bus, or private automobile unless approved in advance by DDS. Taxi costs in excess of $14.00 must also be approved in advance.

B. Informing The Applicant

Inform the applicant that he may request assistance with transportation to medical appointments in order to establish disability if DDS requires a consultative examination.

C. Authorization and Reimbursement

1. Complete the Authorization and Request for Reimbursement of Travel Costs, document for reimbursement. The document may be requested from DDS by calling 1-919-212-3222.

2. Either the county dss or the applicant may use the Authorization and Request for Reimbursement of Travel Costs, form for reimbursement, depending on whether the transportation is provided by the county or arranged for the applicant.

3. Submit the completed Authorization and Request for Reimbursement of Travel Costs, form for reimbursement.