G0300 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Direct skilled nursing services of a licensed practical.... 22 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for G0300 at the lpn level. Rates run from $6.43 in Maine to $137.61 in Missouri, with a median of $21.01.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 22
- Median rate
- $21.01units vary by state
- Highest
- $137.61Missouri
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
G0300 rate in every state
One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, highest first. Units can differ between states; the per-hour column converts time-based units.
| State | Medicaid rate | Unit | Per hour | Managed-care plans | % of Medicare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MissouriLicensed practical / vocational nurse (LPN / LVN) · Missouri MO HealthNet (fee-for-service) | $137.61since 2024-07-01 | ea 15 mins | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MO HealthNet fee schedule: Home Health |
| IllinoisLicensed practical / vocational nurse (LPN / LVN) · Illinois Persons with Brain Injury waiver (DHS-DRS Home Services Program, IL.0329) | $111.00since 2026-07-01 | VST | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | HSP Rates and Fees (Medicaid Waiver Serv |
| NebraskaLicensed practical / vocational nurse (LPN / LVN) · Nebraska Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $100.21since 2026-07-01 | visit | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Nebraska Medicaid fee schedule 471-000-5 |
| TexasLicensed practical / vocational nurse (LPN / LVN) · Texas Medicaid (fee-for-service, TMHP) | $98.92⚠ over 3× mediansince 2018-01-01 | 15 min | $395.68 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | TMHP Texas Medicaid Fee Schedule - Home |
| MassachusettsLicensed practical / vocational nurse (LPN / LVN) · MassHealth (fee-for-service, EOHHS 101 CMR rate regulations) | $89.21since 2020-04-01 | visit | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | 101 CMR 350.00 (final text, Wayback 2021 |
| MichiganLicensed practical / vocational nurse (LPN / LVN) · Michigan Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $89.08⚠ over 3× mediansince 2023-10-01 | 15 min | $356.32 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MDHHS Home Health Fee Schedule database, |
| PennsylvaniaLicensed practical / vocational nurse (LPN / LVN) · Pennsylvania Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $88.00since 2016-03-01 | visit | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | 46 Pa.B. 1097 Medical Assistance Program |
| DelawareLicensed practical / vocational nurse (LPN / LVN) · Delaware Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMMA / DMAP) | $49.07since 2026-01-01 | 15 min | $196.28 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | DMAP 2026 Physician Fee Schedule |
| LouisianaLicensed practical / vocational nurse (LPN / LVN) · Louisiana Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $24.73since 2023-04-03 | 15 min | $98.92 | Plans must pay at least this | — | Louisiana Medicaid Home Health Services |
| ArizonaLicensed practical / vocational nurse (LPN / LVN) · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members) | $24.73since 2019-10-01 | 15 min | $98.92 | Plans expected to pay at least this | — | AHCCCS FFS Home and Community Based Serv |
| UtahLicensed practical / vocational nurse (LPN / LVN) · Utah Medicaid (fee-for-service, Traditional plan) | $22.00since 2019-07-01 | 15 min | $88.00 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Utah Medicaid Coverage and Reimbursement |
| OklahomaLicensed practical / vocational nurse (LPN / LVN) · Oklahoma Developmental Disabilities Services 1915(c) waivers (Community, In-Home Supports adults and children, Homeward Bound) | $20.02since 2024-10-01 | 15 min | $80.08 | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | DDS Administrative Letter 24-02: Rate In |
| South DakotaLicensed practical / vocational nurse (LPN / LVN) · South Dakota Medicaid (fee-for-service, DSS Division of Medical Services) | $19.34since 2026-07-01 | 15 min | $77.36 | Not classified | — | South Dakota Medicaid Home Health fee sc |
| NevadaLicensed practical / vocational nurse (LPN / LVN) · Nevada Medicaid (fee-for-service provider-type reimbursement schedules) | $18.69since 2024-01-01 | 15 min | $74.76 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Provider Type 29 Home Health Agencies an |
| VermontLicensed practical / vocational nurse (LPN / LVN) · Vermont Medicaid (fee-for-service, DVHA) | $18.64since 2026-07-01 | 15 min | $74.56 | Not classified | — | DAIL Adult Services Division - Billing C |
| KansasLicensed practical / vocational nurse (LPN / LVN) · MediKan (Kansas state-funded medical program, KMAP fee schedule) | $16.25since 2023-12-03 | 15 min | $65.00 | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | KMAP Fee Schedule MKN Medicaid (FeeSched |
| District of ColumbiaLicensed practical / vocational nurse (LPN / LVN) · DC Medicaid (DHCF) fee-for-service | $16.15since 2026-10-01 | 15 min | $64.60 | Not classified | — | REFRP00178CSV - Medical Fee Schedule Rep |
| MinnesotaLicensed practical / vocational nurse (LPN / LVN) · Minnesota Alternative Care (AC, state-funded program for people 65+) | $12.81since 2026-01-01 | 15 min | $51.24 | Not classified | — | Long-Term Services and Supports Service |
| North DakotaLicensed practical / vocational nurse (LPN / LVN) · North Dakota 1915(c) Traditional IID/DD HCBS Waiver (ND.0037; DD payment system) | $11.32since 2026-07-01 | 15 min | $45.28 | Not classified | — | DD Rate Guidelines - 2026-2027 Salary Re |
| CaliforniaLicensed practical / vocational nurse (LPN / LVN) · California Medi-Cal for children under 21 (EPSDT, fee-for-service) | $11.03since 2026-10-01 | 15 min | $44.12 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Medi-Cal Rates (Rates files zip: rates_d |
| OhioLicensed practical / vocational nurse (LPN / LVN) · Ohio Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $7.82since 2021-11-01 | 15 min | $31.28 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | OAC 5160-12-05 Appendix A (ODM home heal |
| MaineLicensed practical / vocational nurse (LPN / LVN) · MaineCare Home and Community Benefits for the Elderly and Adults with Disabilities (MBM Section 19 waiver, fee-for-service) | $6.43since 2026-01-01 | 15 min | $25.72 | Not classified | — | MaineCare Section 19 Elderly and Adults |
Rates marked ⚠ are more than three times the median for the same unit; they are published as shown but often reflect an office (non-facility) fee or a different scope of service. Rates are per the unit shown for each state; units can differ between states. Medicare amounts are computed from the CMS relative value file and locality cost indices with the CMS formula; states with several Medicare localities show a range. Confirm rates with the payer before billing.
Frequently asked questions
What does Medicaid pay for G0300?
It depends on the state. Of the 22 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $21.01. Missouri pays the most ($137.61 per ea 15 mins) and Maine the least ($6.43 per 15 min).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for G0300?
Missouri, at $137.61 per ea 15 mins, effective 2024-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for G0300?
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 table shows the rule for each state, cited to the contract or statute.
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