Air ambulance transport: Medicaid rates by state
19 states publish a Medicaid rate for air ambulance transport. Rates range from $426.89 in North Carolina to $5,589.00 in Pennsylvania.
- States
- 19
- Median
- —
- Highest
- $5,589.00Pennsylvania
- Lowest
- $426.89North Carolina
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PennsylvaniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $5,589.00 | — | — | 2007-02-20 | Official source |
| 2 | New YorkAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $4,358.94 | — | — | 2022-04-01 | Official source |
| 3 | IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $4,230.01 | unit | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 4 | MassachusettsAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $4,036.04 | — | — | 2025-09-26 | Official source |
| 5 | MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $4,010.67 | — | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 6 | MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $3,861.62 | — | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 7 | TexasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $3,220.43 | — | — | 2026-09-01 | Official source |
| 8 | WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $3,219.82 | — | — | 2023-02-01 | Official source |
| 9 | ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $3,064.31 | Per Trip | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 10 | New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $2,676.55 | — | — | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 11 | WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $2,632.24 | — | — | 2023-07-01 | Official source |
| 12 | IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $2,094.80 | — | — | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 13 | OhioAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $1,860.00 | — | — | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 14 | ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $1,545.68 | — | — | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 15 | CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $1,275.00 | — | — | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 16 | FloridaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $1,116.61 | — | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 17 | NebraskaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $1,106.40 | — | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 18 | MichiganAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $915.62 | — | — | 2023-01-01 | Official source |
| 19 | North CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $426.89 | — | — | 2025-10-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for air ambulance transport?
Pennsylvania: $5,589.00.
What is the average Medicaid rate for air ambulance transport?
Across 19 states the median is —, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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