Day treatment for children: Medicaid rates by state
7 states publish a Medicaid rate for day treatment for children, compared at the bachelors level level. Per hour, rates range from — in Virginia to $56.81 in Minnesota.
- States
- 7
- Median per hour
- $28.40
- Highest
- $56.81Minnesota
- Lowest
- —Virginia
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $56.81 | hour | $56.81 | 2026-05-21 | Official source |
| 2 | South CarolinaBachelor's-level staff | $9.00 | 15 min | $36.00 | 2022-10-01 | Official source |
| 3 | MaineBachelor's-level staff | $7.10 | 15 min | $28.40 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 4 | AlabamaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $21.00 | hour | $21.00 | 2023-10-01 | Official source |
| 5 | MontanaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $15.95 | hour | $15.95 | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 6 | MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $66.89 | — | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 7 | VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $45.21 | day | — | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for day treatment for children?
Minnesota: $56.81 per hour ($56.81 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for day treatment for children?
Across 7 states the median is $28.40 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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