Community transition (moving out of an institution): Medicaid rates by state
21 states publish a Medicaid rate for community transition (moving out of an institution), compared at the agency level. Per hour, rates range from — in Alabama to $33.68 in Colorado.
- States
- 21
- Median per hour
- $33.68
- Highest
- $33.68Colorado
- Lowest
- —Alabama
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $8.42 | 15 min | $33.68 | 2025-10-01 | Official source |
| 2 | VermontAgency provider | $40,000.00 | — | — | 2012-04-01 | Official source |
| 3 | MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $5,000.00 | UPL | — | 2023-07-01 | Official source |
| 4 | MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $5,000.00 | Decremental | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 5 | VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $5,000.00 | — | — | 2008-07-01 | Official source |
| 6 | MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $4,500.00 | — | — | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 7 | LouisianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $3,000.00 | — | — | 2025-11-18 | Official source |
| 8 | CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $2,500.00 | — | — | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 9 | IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $2,500.00 | unit | — | 2023-07-01 | Official source |
| 10 | KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $2,420.00 | Per Transition | — | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 11 | MontanaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $2,245.71 | — | — | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 12 | ConnecticutAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $2,000.00 | — | — | 2015-07-01 | Official source |
| 13 | MississippiAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $2,000.00 | — | — | 2012-01-01 | Official source |
| 14 | OhioAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $2,000.00 | 1 completed job or deposit | — | 2026-04-17 | Official source |
| 15 | UtahAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $2,000.00 | — | — | 2022-08-01 | Official source |
| 16 | New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $1,004.00 | — | — | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 17 | NebraskaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $363.82 | Occurance | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 18 | New HampshireAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $237.17 | — | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 19 | TexasAgency provider | $158.28 | one time | — | 2024-09-01 | Official source |
| 20 | PennsylvaniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $21.86 | 15-minute unit | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 21 | AlabamaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $8.00 | 15 min | — | 2020-12-17 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for community transition (moving out of an institution)?
Colorado: $8.42 per 15 min ($33.68 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for community transition (moving out of an institution)?
Across 21 states the median is $33.68 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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