Employment exploration: Medicaid rates by state
10 states publish a Medicaid rate for employment exploration, compared at the agency level. Per hour, rates range from — in Louisiana to $90.14 in California.
- States
- 10
- Median per hour
- $35.42
- Highest
- $90.14California
- Lowest
- —Louisiana
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $90.14 | hour | $90.14 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 2 | New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $13.25 | 15 min | $53.00 | 2016-03-01 | Official source |
| 3 | PennsylvaniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $12.12 | 15 min | $48.48 | 2016-12-01 | Official source |
| 4 | WisconsinAgency provider | $36.25 | hour | $36.25 | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 5 | TexasAgency provider | $34.59 | hour | $34.59 | 2025-09-01 | Official source |
| 6 | NebraskaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $22.39 | hour | $22.39 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 7 | MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $4.76 | 15 min | $19.04 | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 8 | IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $13.65 | hour | $13.65 | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 9 | OhioAgency provider | $1,556.95 | Outcome-based (report required for payment) | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 10 | LouisianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $175.00 | Per Assessment | — | 2025-11-18 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for employment exploration?
California: $90.14 per hour ($90.14 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for employment exploration?
Across 10 states the median is $35.42 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
Other IDD services services
Supported employment (job coaching)23 statesIn-home and community living supports (IDD)19 statesPrevocational services17 statesCommunity integration / community access (IDD)17 statesBehavior support services (disability waiver)16 statesShared living / host home / family model13 statesSupported employment follow-along11 statesICF/IID stay (daily rate)10 statesAdditional residential staffing7 states
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