The medical assistance division (MAD) covers expenses for transportation, meals and lodging it determines are necessary to secure MAD covered medical examination and treatment for eligible recipients in or out of their home community 42 CFR 440.170. Travel expenses include the cost of transportation by long distance common carrier, taxicab, handivan, and ground or air ambulance, all as appropriate to the situation and location of the eligible recipient. When medically necessary, MAD covers similar expenses for an attendant who accompanies the eligible recipient to the medical examination or treatment.
N.M. Admin. Code § 8.301.6.9