Rate-model staff wage (component, not a billable fee): Medicaid rates by state
4 states publish a Medicaid rate for rate-model staff wage (component, not a billable fee), compared at the aide level. Rates range from $3.67 in South Carolina to $23.08 in Virginia.
- States
- 4
- Median
- —
- Highest
- $23.08Virginia
- Lowest
- $3.67South Carolina
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VirginiaAide or attendant (HHA, CNA, PCA, home care aide) | $23.08 | hour | — | — | Official source |
| 2 | MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $22.81 | Wage | — | 2020-01-01 | Official source |
| 3 | IllinoisAide or attendant (HHA, CNA, PCA, home care aide) | $21.30 | hour | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 4 | South CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $3.67 | 15 min | — | 2021-07-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for rate-model staff wage (component, not a billable fee)?
Virginia: $23.08 per hour.
What is the average Medicaid rate for rate-model staff wage (component, not a billable fee)?
Across 4 states the median is —, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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