Other waiver goods and services: Medicaid rates by state
8 states publish a Medicaid rate for other waiver goods and services, compared at the agency level. Per hour, rates range from — in North Carolina to $40.00 in Washington.
- States
- 8
- Median per hour
- $40.00
- Highest
- $40.00Washington
- Lowest
- —North Carolina
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WashingtonAgency provider | $40.00 | HR | $40.00 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 2 | KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $4,235.00 | Per Level of Care Year | — | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 3 | IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $4,000.00 | unit | — | 2020-02-01 | Official source |
| 4 | NevadaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $3,000.00 | year | — | 2024-04-01 | Official source |
| 5 | MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $66.66 | month | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 6 | CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $35.77 | — | — | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 7 | OklahomaSelf-directed worker (hired by the person or family) | $1.30 | year | — | 2024-10-01 | Official source |
| 8 | North CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $0.34 | Each | — | 2025-10-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for other waiver goods and services?
Washington: $40.00 per HR ($40.00 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for other waiver goods and services?
Across 8 states the median is $40.00 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
Other Other home & community services services
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