Respite care (daily): Medicaid rates by state
18 states publish a Medicaid rate for respite care (daily), compared at the agency level. Per hour, rates range from — in Virginia to $24.92 in Florida.
- States
- 18
- Median per hour
- $24.92
- Highest
- $24.92Florida
- Lowest
- —Virginia
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FloridaAgency provider | $6.23 | 15 min | $24.92 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 2 | MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $938.09 | day | — | 2015-07-01 | Official source |
| 3 | MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $623.73 | day | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 4 | PennsylvaniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $548.81 | day | — | 2017-07-01 | Official source |
| 5 | MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $539.85 | day | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 6 | New YorkAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $505.46 | day | — | 2026-04-01 | Official source |
| 7 | WisconsinAgency provider | $425.25 | day | — | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 8 | TexasAgency provider | $390.78 | day | — | 2025-09-01 | Official source |
| 9 | New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $250.00 | day | — | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 10 | ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $245.37 | day | — | 2023-07-01 | Official source |
| 11 | OhioAgency provider | $197.89 | Daily, based on a twenty-four-hour period during which service is provided. | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 12 | ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $184.24 | day | — | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 13 | LouisianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $145.48 | day | — | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 14 | GeorgiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $121.09 | day | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 15 | NebraskaAgency provider | $119.34 | day | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 16 | IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $100.00 | day | — | 2020-04-01 | Official source |
| 17 | South CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $35.26 | 1/2 day = 2-3 hrs | — | 2025-11-01 | Official source |
| 18 | VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $10.59 | day | — | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for respite care (daily)?
Florida: $6.23 per 15 min ($24.92 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for respite care (daily)?
Across 18 states the median is $24.92 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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