Staff mileage add-on: Medicaid rates by state
6 states publish a Medicaid rate for staff mileage add-on, compared at the self directed level. Per hour, rates range from — in Illinois to $65.52 in Oklahoma.
- States
- 6
- Median per hour
- $43.86
- Highest
- $65.52Oklahoma
- Lowest
- —Illinois
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OklahomaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $16.38 | 15 min | $65.52 | 2015-03-01 | Official source |
| 2 | MassachusettsAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $0.37 | 1 Minute | $22.20 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 3 | CaliforniaSelf-directed worker (hired by the person or family) | $1.67 | mile | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 4 | MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $0.70 | mile | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 5 | OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $0.70 | mile | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 6 | IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $0.67 | mile | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for staff mileage add-on?
Oklahoma: $16.38 per 15 min ($65.52 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for staff mileage add-on?
Across 6 states the median is $43.86 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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