T2044 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Hospice inpatient respite care; per diem. 7 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for T2044. Rates run from $496.74 in Kansas to $594.73 in Rhode Island, with a median of $557.97.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 7
- Median rate
- $557.97per day
- Highest
- $594.73Rhode Island
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
T2044 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode IslandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Rhode Island Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $594.73since 2026-10-01 | day | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | RI Medicaid Interactive Fee For Service |
| New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Jersey Medicaid / NJ FamilyCare (fee-for-service) | $585.40since 2025-10-01 | day | — | Not classified | — | NJ DMAHS Hospice Rates effective 2025-10 |
| MassachusettsAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MassHealth (fee-for-service, EOHHS 101 CMR rate regulations) | $560.76since 2025-10-01 | day | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Rates for Hospice Services (effective Oc |
| UtahAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Utah Medicaid (fee-for-service, Traditional plan) | $557.97since 2026-10-01 | day | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Utah Medicaid Hospice Rates (October 1, |
| WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus (fee-for-service, ForwardHealth maximum allowable fees) | $541.26since 2025-10-01 | day | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | ForwardHealth max fee schedule: Hospice |
| MaineAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MaineCare (fee-for-service) | $529.81since 2025-10-01 | day | — | Not classified | — | MaineCare Section 43 Hospice rates/fee s |
| KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kansas Medicaid (KMAP fee-for-service schedule) | $496.74since 2025-10-01 | day | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | KMAP Hospice FFS Provider Manual (posted |
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 T2044?
It depends on the state. Of the 7 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $557.97 per day. Rhode Island pays the most ($594.73 per day) and Kansas the least ($496.74 per day).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for T2044?
Rhode Island, at $594.73 per day, effective 2026-10-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for T2044?
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.