Prevocational services: Medicaid rates by state
15 states publish a Medicaid rate for prevocational services, compared at the agency level. Per hour, rates range from — in Ohio to $69.42 in Minnesota.
- States
- 15
- Median per hour
- $20.68
- Highest
- $69.42Minnesota
- Lowest
- —Ohio
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $69.42 | hour | $69.42 | 2015-07-01 | Official source |
| 2 | New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $8.49 | 15 min | $33.96 | 2016-03-01 | Official source |
| 3 | PennsylvaniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $6.50 | 15 min | $26.00 | 2018-07-01 | Official source |
| 4 | FloridaAgency provider | $22.71 | hour | $22.71 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 5 | NebraskaAgency provider | $22.39 | hour | $22.39 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 6 | ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $5.17 | 15 min | $20.68 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 7 | TexasAgency provider | $18.27 | hour | $18.27 | 2025-09-01 | Official source |
| 8 | GeorgiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $3.33 | 15 min | $13.32 | 2025-04-01 | Official source |
| 9 | LouisianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $2.39 | 15 min | $9.56 | 2025-11-18 | Official source |
| 10 | CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $5.91 | hour | $5.91 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 11 | IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $5.66 | hour | $5.66 | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 12 | New YorkAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $94.07 | half unit | — | 2026-04-01 | Official source |
| 13 | IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $76.74 | day | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 14 | South CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $41.63 | 1/2 day = 2-3 hrs | — | 2025-11-01 | Official source |
| 15 | OhioAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $6.93 | Fifteen minutes | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for prevocational services?
Minnesota: $69.42 per hour ($69.42 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for prevocational services?
Across 15 states the median is $20.68 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
Other IDD services services
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