Home health nurse visit (RN or LPN): Medicaid rates by state
22 states publish a Medicaid rate for home health nurse visit (rn or lpn), compared at the rn level. Per hour, rates range from — in Florida to $395.68 in Texas.
- States
- 22
- Median per hour
- $82.56
- Highest
- $395.68Texas
- Lowest
- —Florida
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TexasRegistered nurse (RN) | $98.92 | 15 min | $395.68 | 2018-01-01 | Official source |
| 2 | MichiganRegistered nurse (RN) | $89.08 | 15 min | $356.32 | 2023-10-01 | Official source |
| 3 | ArizonaRegistered nurse (RN) | $24.73 | 15 min | $98.92 | 2019-10-01 | Official source |
| 4 | LouisianaRegistered nurse (RN) | $24.73 | 15 min | $98.92 | 2023-04-03 | Official source |
| 5 | PennsylvaniaRegistered nurse (RN) | $16.55 | 15 min | $66.20 | 2018-07-01 | Official source |
| 6 | IndianaRegistered nurse (RN) | $63.80 | hour | $63.80 | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 7 | CaliforniaRegistered nurse (RN) | $15.21 | 15 min | $60.84 | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 8 | ColoradoRegistered nurse (RN) | $57.22 | hour | $57.22 | 2021-07-01 | Official source |
| 9 | New YorkAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $179.96 | visit | — | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 10 | MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $174.54 | — | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 11 | MissouriRegistered nurse (RN) | $137.61 | ea 15 mins | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 12 | IllinoisRegistered nurse (RN) | $111.00 | VST | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 13 | MinnesotaRegistered nurse (RN) | $105.07 | day | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 14 | NebraskaRegistered nurse (RN) | $100.21 | visit | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 15 | WashingtonRegistered nurse (RN) | $95.55 | DL | — | 2020-01-01 | Official source |
| 16 | GeorgiaRegistered nurse (RN) | $95.34 | visit | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 17 | MassachusettsRegistered nurse (RN) | $89.21 | visit | — | 2020-04-01 | Official source |
| 18 | New JerseyAgency provider | $76.30 | — | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 19 | OhioRegistered nurse (RN) | $45.40 | visit | — | 2016-01-01 | Official source |
| 20 | VirginiaRegistered nurse (RN) | $45.12 | day | — | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 21 | North CarolinaRegistered nurse (RN) | $41.36 | day | — | 2025-10-01 | Official source |
| 22 | FloridaRegistered nurse (RN) | $32.07 | visit | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for home health nurse visit (rn or lpn)?
Texas: $98.92 per 15 min ($395.68 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for home health nurse visit (rn or lpn)?
Across 22 states the median is $82.56 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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