Inpatient hospital payment method: Medicaid rates by state
6 states publish a Medicaid rate for inpatient hospital payment method. Rates range from $55.00 in Hawaii to $850.00 in Arkansas.
- States
- 6
- Median
- —
- Highest
- $850.00Arkansas
- Lowest
- $55.00Hawaii
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ArkansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $850.00 | day | — | 2007-01-01 | Official source |
| 2 | IdahoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $83.72 | % of Medicare inpatient rate | — | 2021-07-01 | Official source |
| 3 | AlabamaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $80.00 | percentile of total cost per day | — | 2013-10-16 | Official source |
| 4 | MaineAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $75.00 | — | — | 2025-08-29 | Official source |
| 5 | New HampshireAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $60.00 | % of the DRG per diem | — | 2024-09-01 | Official source |
| 6 | HawaiiAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $55.00 | % | — | 2022-07-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for inpatient hospital payment method?
Arkansas: $850.00 per day.
What is the average Medicaid rate for inpatient hospital payment method?
Across 6 states the median is —, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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