| Document And Entity Information | Nov. 18, 2020 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Entity, Registrant Name | ModivCare Inc. |
| Document, Type | 8-K/A |
| Document, Period End Date | Nov. 18, 2020 |
| Entity, Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity, File Number | 001-34221 |
| Entity, Tax Identification Number | 86-0845127 |
| Entity, Address, Address Line One | 4700 South Syracuse Street |
| Entity, Address, Address Line Two | Suite 440 |
| Entity, Address, City or Town | Denver |
| Entity, Address, State or Province | CO |
| Entity, Address, Postal Zip Code | 80237 |
| City Area Code | 303 |
| Local Phone Number | 728-7043 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | MODV |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity, Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Description | Form 8-K/A date of report 11-18-20 |
| Amendment Flag | true |
| Entity, Central Index Key | 0001220754 |
