Ground ambulance transport: Medicaid rates by state
34 states publish a Medicaid rate for ground ambulance transport, compared at the physician psychologist level. Rates range from $0.00 in Arkansas to $1,084.85 in Arizona.
- States
- 34
- Median
- —
- Highest
- $1,084.85Arizona
- Lowest
- $0.00Arkansas
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $1,084.85 | — | — | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 2 | LouisianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $934.24 | — | — | 2023-07-01 | Official source |
| 3 | PennsylvaniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $562.05 | — | — | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 4 | MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $455.29 | — | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 5 | IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $430.44 | unit | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 6 | New YorkAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $429.00 | — | — | 2023-07-01 | Official source |
| 7 | KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $409.12 | — | — | 2023-07-01 | Official source |
| 8 | MississippiAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $404.26 | — | — | 2020-07-01 | Official source |
| 9 | NebraskaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $387.24 | — | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 10 | WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $371.51 | — | — | 2023-02-01 | Official source |
| 11 | TexasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $364.85 | — | — | 2026-09-01 | Official source |
| 12 | MassachusettsAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $334.19 | — | — | 2025-09-26 | Official source |
| 13 | OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $311.42 | — | — | 2014-01-01 | Official source |
| 14 | GeorgiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $303.67 | — | — | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 15 | MichiganAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $277.83 | — | — | 2023-10-01 | Official source |
| 16 | IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $268.88 | — | — | 2018-07-01 | Official source |
| 17 | ConnecticutAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $264.53 | — | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 18 | New MexicoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $244.53 | — | — | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 19 | OhioAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $244.50 | — | — | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 20 | IowaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) | $232.84 | — | — | 2020-05-01 | Official source |
| 21 | NevadaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $219.73 | — | — | 2013-07-01 | Official source |
| 22 | MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $215.20 | — | — | 2019-07-01 | Official source |
| 23 | ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $214.59 | — | — | 2021-07-01 | Official source |
| 24 | New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $200.00 | — | — | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 25 | FloridaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $192.73 | — | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 26 | OklahomaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $179.08 | — | — | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 27 | South CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $174.86 | — | — | 2022-07-01 | Official source |
| 28 | AlabamaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $170.00 | — | — | 2021-10-01 | Official source |
| 29 | WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $168.43 | — | — | 2019-07-01 | Official source |
| 30 | CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $118.20 | — | — | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 31 | North CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $70.75 | — | — | 2025-10-01 | Official source |
| 32 | KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $60.00 | — | — | 2022-01-01 | Official source |
| 33 | VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $1.00 | — | — | 2008-04-01 | Official source |
| 34 | ArkansasPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) | $0.00 | — | — | 2025-06-13 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for ground ambulance transport?
Arizona: $1,084.85.
What is the average Medicaid rate for ground ambulance transport?
Across 34 states the median is —, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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