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Billing code T1019 · Personal care & attendant

T1019 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Personal care services, per 15 minutes. Medicaid pays a median of $7.07 for T1019 across 42 states, from $2.10 in Connecticut to $25.00 in Illinois.

Data as of Oct 5, 202642 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
42
National median
$7.07units vary by state
Lowest
$2.10Connecticut
Highest
$25.00Illinois
Median per hour
$28.6039 time-based states
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for T1019?

42 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for T1019. The national median is $7.07 (units differ between states). Illinois pays the most, $25.00 per 1/4 hr, and Connecticut the least, $2.10 per 15 min, a 11.9x spread. Converted to an hour of service in the 39 states that bill it by time, the median is $28.60 per hour.

State ranking

T1019 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 42 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Illinois Source · since 2022-07-01$25.001/4 hr—Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
2Virginia Source · since 2025-07-01$20.2315 min$80.92Plans must pay at least this—
3Delaware Source · since 2026-01-01$14.7515 min$59.00Paid by the state, outside plans—
21Alabama Source · since 2024-01-05$7.1515 min$28.60Not classified—
22North Dakota Source · since 2026-07-01$6.9815 min$27.92Not classified—
23Kansas Source · since 2022-07-01$6.9315 min$27.72Plans must pay at least this—
41Massachusetts Source · since 2026-01-01$2.7215 min$10.88Paid by the state, outside plans—
42Connecticut Source · since 2016-07-01$2.1015 min$8.40Not 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 T1019?

It depends on the state. Of the 42 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $7.07. Illinois pays the most ($25.00 per 1/4 hr) and Connecticut the least ($2.10 per 15 min).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for T1019?

Illinois, at $25.00 per 1/4 hr, effective 2022-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for T1019?

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.