Companion care: Medicaid rates by state
7 states publish a Medicaid rate for companion care, compared at the aide level. Per hour, rates range from — in Pennsylvania to $27.52 in Arizona.
- States
- 7
- Median per hour
- $14.65
- Highest
- $27.52Arizona
- Lowest
- —Pennsylvania
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ArizonaAide or attendant (HHA, CNA, PCA, home care aide) | $6.88 | 15 min | $27.52 | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 2 | VirginiaAide or attendant (HHA, CNA, PCA, home care aide) | $17.97 | hour | $17.97 | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 3 | NebraskaAgency provider | $11.33 | hour | $11.33 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 4 | MinnesotaAide or attendant (HHA, CNA, PCA, home care aide) | $2.17 | 15 min | $8.68 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 5 | MissouriAide or attendant (HHA, CNA, PCA, home care aide) | $232.28 | day | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 6 | WashingtonAide or attendant (HHA, CNA, PCA, home care aide) | $189.29 | day | — | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 7 | PennsylvaniaAide or attendant (HHA, CNA, PCA, home care aide) | $5.72 | 15-minute unit | — | 2024-10-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for companion care?
Arizona: $6.88 per 15 min ($27.52 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for companion care?
Across 7 states the median is $14.65 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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