Home-delivered meals: Medicaid rates by state
15 states publish a Medicaid rate for home-delivered meals, compared at the clinical nurse specialist level. Rates range from $5.31 in Texas to $150.00 in California.
- States
- 15
- Median
- —
- Highest
- $150.00California
- Lowest
- $5.31Texas
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $150.00 | — | — | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 2 | IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $16.00 | day | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 3 | New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $15.00 | — | — | 2019-07-01 | Official source |
| 4 | ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $12.78 | meal | — | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 5 | ArizonaClinical nurse specialist | $12.77 | 1 Unit per Meal | — | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 6 | OhioAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $10.61 | meal | — | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 7 | MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $9.02 | meal | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 8 | WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $8.50 | EA | — | 2022-07-01 | Official source |
| 9 | GeorgiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $8.15 | meal | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 10 | IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $7.76 | unit | — | 2023-07-01 | Official source |
| 11 | North CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $7.70 | Each | — | 2025-10-01 | Official source |
| 12 | MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $7.51 | One Meal Per Day | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 13 | MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $7.24 | meal | — | 2023-07-01 | Official source |
| 14 | NebraskaAgency provider | $6.44 | Occurance | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 15 | TexasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $5.31 | meal | — | 2019-09-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for home-delivered meals?
California: $150.00.
What is the average Medicaid rate for home-delivered meals?
Across 15 states the median is —, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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