Prescribed pediatric extended care (medical day care): Medicaid rates by state
14 states publish a Medicaid rate for prescribed pediatric extended care (medical day care). Per hour, rates range from — in Arkansas to $315.24 in Colorado.
- States
- 14
- Median per hour
- $44.12
- Highest
- $315.24Colorado
- Lowest
- —Arkansas
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $315.24 | hour | $315.24 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 2 | New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $299.43 | hour | $299.43 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 3 | MississippiAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $52.73 | hour | $52.73 | 2025-05-01 | Official source |
| 4 | LouisianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $52.30 | hour | $52.30 | 2022-07-01 | Official source |
| 5 | FloridaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $47.76 | hour | $47.76 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 6 | CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $44.12 | hour | $44.12 | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 7 | TexasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $40.09 | hour | $40.09 | 2026-09-01 | Official source |
| 8 | WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $39.23 | hour | $39.23 | 2018-09-01 | Official source |
| 9 | South CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $28.50 | hour | $28.50 | 2025-11-01 | Official source |
| 10 | IowaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $23.95 | hour | $23.95 | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 11 | VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $8.36 | hour | $8.36 | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 12 | MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $201.53 | day | — | 2025-08-28 | Official source |
| 13 | ConnecticutAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $198.84 | day | — | 2008-01-01 | Official source |
| 14 | ArkansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $58.00 | day | — | 2022-10-20 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for prescribed pediatric extended care (medical day care)?
Colorado: $315.24 per hour ($315.24 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for prescribed pediatric extended care (medical day care)?
Across 14 states the median is $44.12 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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