Therapeutic foster care (child): Medicaid rates by state
5 states publish a Medicaid rate for therapeutic foster care (child). Rates range from $45.57 in South Carolina to $364.88 in New Mexico.
- States
- 5
- Median
- —
- Highest
- $364.88New Mexico
- Lowest
- $45.57South Carolina
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New MexicoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $364.88 | day | — | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 2 | OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $188.49 | Absent Day Rate | — | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 3 | ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $177.10 | — | — | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 4 | FloridaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $136.94 | day | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 5 | South CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $45.57 | day | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for therapeutic foster care (child)?
New Mexico: $364.88 per day.
What is the average Medicaid rate for therapeutic foster care (child)?
Across 5 states the median is —, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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