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Billing code S5101 · Other home & community services

S5101 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Day care services, adult; per half day. Medicaid pays a median of $49.75 for S5101 across 11 states, from $26.37 in Iowa to $122.14 in Alaska.

Data as of Oct 5, 202611 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
11
National median
$49.75units vary by state
Lowest
$26.37Iowa
Highest
$122.14Alaska
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for S5101?

11 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for S5101. The national median is $49.75 (units differ between states). Alaska pays the most, $122.14 per Per Half Day, and Iowa the least, $26.37 per Half Day, a 4.6x spread.

State ranking

S5101 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 11 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Alaska Source · since 2026-07-01$122.14Per Half Day—Not classified—
2North Dakota Source · since 2026-07-01$80.38Half Day Max—Not classified—
3Georgia Source · since 2024-07-01$61.53per half day—Paid by the state, outside plans—
5Ohio Source · since 2026-04-17$53.11Per half day—Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
6Massachusetts Source · since 2025-07-01$49.75——Paid by the state, outside plans—
10Hawaii Source · since 2025-01-01$43.61Per half day—Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
11Iowa Source · since 2025-08-01$26.37Half Day—Not classified—
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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; states with several Medicare localities show a range. Confirm rates with the payer before billing.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does Medicaid pay for S5101?

It depends on the state. Of the 11 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $49.75. Alaska pays the most ($122.14 per Per Half Day) and Iowa the least ($26.37 per Half Day).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for S5101?

Alaska, at $122.14 per Per Half Day, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for S5101?

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.