PREPARING FOR CAAS ACCREDITATION
APPLICATION SUBMISSION FEE
| Annual Transport Volume | Current Submission Fee | New Fee (Effective January 1, 2026) |
| Tier 1: 1 – 4,999 transports | $3,500 | $3,750 |
| Tier 2: 5,000 – 19,999 |
$7,500
| $8,250 |
| Tier 3: 20,000 – 49,999 |
$10,000
| $11,000 |
| Tier 4: 50,000 – 99,999 | $10,000 | $12,000 |
| Tier 5: 100,000+ | $10,000 | $13,000 |
REVIEWER FEES/EXPENSES – Current
Most standard size reviews average between $5,000 to $7,500 in reviewer fees and expenses. In addition to reviewer honoraria, these expenses include travel and per diem for the on-site review. A minimum $5,000 deposit is required at the time of application.
REVIEWER FEES/EXPENSES – Effective January 1, 2026
For agencies in Tier 1 and Tier 2, the minimum deposit for anticipated Reviewer site visit fees will increase from $5,000 to $6,000. For agencies in Tier 3, Tier 4, or Tier 5, the minimum deposit will increase from $6,000 to $8,000..
POSTPONEMENT, CANCELLATION, AND REFUND POLICY
On-site review of an applicant agency will be scheduled within 6 months of filing of the application. Once scheduled, an applicant may postpone the on-site review or withdraw from the accreditation process at any point prior to the start date of the on-site review.
POSTPONEMENT
Postmarked date of written postponement (Calendar Days prior to on-site)
Penalty Assessed
- 60 or more days – $500
- 30-59 days – $1,000
- Less than 30 days – No Postponement (See Cancellation)
CANCELLATION (withdrawal from the accreditation process):
An applicant may withdraw from the accreditation process at any point. However, since a substantial amount of work precedes the on-site review steps, the following refund policy will be enforced.
| Process Stage | Refundable Amount |
| Before completion of off-site review | 80% of application fee minus any reviewer expenses incurred |
| After completion of off-site review | 20% of application fee minus any reviewer expenses incurred |
| After completion of the on-site review | 10% of application fee minus any reviewer expenses incurred |
| After on-site review and prior to Panel review | No Refund |
* Once rescheduled, the on-site visit may not be postponed a second time. The agency’s option at this point will be withdrawal from the process. Refund policies for cancellation will apply.
To understand the Fee changes that take place in 2026, please read the following CAAS Announcement.