2044 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)
EAPG relative weight (outpatient hospital or surgery center). Medicaid pays a median of $0.8865 for 2044 across 5 states, from $0.7405 in Illinois to $1.89 in Wisconsin.
- States publishing
- 5
- National median
- $0.8865units vary by state
- Lowest
- $0.7405Illinois
- Highest
- $1.89Wisconsin
What does Medicaid pay for 2044?
5 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 2044. The national median is $0.8865 (units differ between states). Wisconsin pays the most, $1.89, and Illinois the least, $0.7405, a 2.6x spread.
2044 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest
One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 5 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.
Frequently asked questions
What does Medicaid pay for 2044?
It depends on the state. Of the 5 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $0.8865. Wisconsin pays the most ($1.89) and Illinois the least ($0.7405).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 2044?
Wisconsin, at $1.89, effective 2026-01-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 2044?
Not necessarily. Each state's plan contracts decide whether plans must pay at least the fee-for-service rate, pay a state-set rate, or negotiate their own. The workspace shows the rule for each state, cited to the contract or statute.