Respite care (hourly): Medicaid rates by state
32 states publish a Medicaid rate for respite care (hourly), compared at the self directed level. Per hour, rates range from — in Wisconsin to $1,161.80 in New Jersey.
- States
- 32
- Median per hour
- $22.41
- Highest
- $1,161.80New Jersey
- Lowest
- —Wisconsin
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $290.45 | 15 min | $1,161.80 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 2 | VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $18.51 | 15 min | $74.04 | 2022-07-01 | Official source |
| 3 | New YorkAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $14.83 | 15 min | $59.32 | 2026-04-01 | Official source |
| 4 | MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $9.72 | 15 min | $38.88 | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 5 | MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $9.64 | 15 min | $38.56 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 6 | North CarolinaAide or attendant (HHA, CNA, PCA, home care aide) | $8.66 | 15 min | $34.64 | 2026-08-01 | Official source |
| 7 | MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $8.14 | 15 min | $32.56 | 2023-07-01 | Official source |
| 8 | New MexicoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $7.46 | 15 min | $29.84 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 9 | ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $7.28 | 15 min | $29.12 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 10 | NevadaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $6.25 | 15 min | $25.00 | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 11 | KentuckySelf-directed worker (hired by the person or family) | $5.92 | 15 min | $23.68 | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 12 | ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $5.63 | 15 min | $22.52 | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 13 | TexasSelf-directed worker (hired by the person or family) | $22.29 | hour | $22.29 | 2025-09-01 | Official source |
| 14 | OklahomaSelf-directed worker (hired by the person or family) | $5.26 | 15 min | $21.04 | 2022-09-21 | Official source |
| 15 | OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $19.50 | hour | $19.50 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 16 | ConnecticutAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $18.25 | hour | $18.25 | 2024-05-01 | Official source |
| 17 | MississippiAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $4.52 | 15 min | $18.08 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 18 | NebraskaIndependent (non-agency) provider | $16.58 | hour | $16.58 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 19 | IowaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $3.94 | 15 min | $15.76 | 2025-08-01 | Official source |
| 20 | PennsylvaniaSelf-directed worker (hired by the person or family) | $3.93 | 15 min | $15.72 | 2018-07-01 | Official source |
| 21 | IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $3.50 | 15 min | $14.00 | 2020-04-01 | Official source |
| 22 | GeorgiaSelf-directed worker (hired by the person or family) | $2.66 | 15 min | $10.64 | 2019-07-01 | Official source |
| 23 | CaliforniaSelf-directed worker (hired by the person or family) | $10.36 | hour | $10.36 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 24 | ArkansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $0.56 | 15 min | $2.24 | 2022-08-25 | Official source |
| 25 | MassachusettsAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $56,676.00 | month | — | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 26 | AlabamaSelf-directed worker (hired by the person or family) | $19.80 | hour | — | 2020-12-17 | Official source |
| 27 | IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $16.67 | 1hr | — | 2024-08-01 | Official source |
| 28 | WashingtonSelf-directed worker (hired by the person or family) | $9.39 | 1/4 HR | — | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 29 | South CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $4.05 | 15 min | — | 2021-07-01 | Official source |
| 30 | LouisianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $3.90 | 15 min. | — | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 31 | OhioAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $3.59 | Fifteen minutes | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 32 | WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $2.63 | 15-min. | — | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for respite care (hourly)?
New Jersey: $290.45 per 15 min ($1,161.80 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for respite care (hourly)?
Across 32 states the median is $22.41 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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