Enteral and parenteral nutrition: Medicaid rates by state
35 states publish a Medicaid rate for enteral and parenteral nutrition, compared at the dietitian level. Rates range from $1.47 in Michigan to $30.58 in Kentucky.
- States
- 35
- Median
- —
- Highest
- $30.58Kentucky
- Lowest
- $1.47Michigan
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $30.58 | — | — | 2020-01-01 | Official source |
| 2 | IowaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $27.83 | — | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 3 | New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $25.28 | — | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 4 | CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $23.70 | — | — | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 5 | ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $21.76 | — | — | 2023-04-01 | Official source |
| 6 | TexasDietitian / nutritionist | $21.61 | — | — | 2014-01-01 | Official source |
| 7 | MassachusettsAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $20.47 | — | — | 2026-03-01 | Official source |
| 8 | MississippiAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $19.99 | — | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 9 | ConnecticutAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $19.17 | — | — | 2007-05-01 | Official source |
| 10 | OklahomaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $17.61 | — | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 11 | MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $16.62 | — | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 12 | KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $16.48 | — | — | 2020-05-01 | Official source |
| 13 | South CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $15.24 | — | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 14 | IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $14.33 | day | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 15 | LouisianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $13.34 | — | — | 2012-07-01 | Official source |
| 16 | ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $12.54 | day | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 17 | AlabamaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $12.47 | — | — | 2026-05-27 | Official source |
| 18 | OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $12.18 | — | — | 2024-10-01 | Official source |
| 19 | PennsylvaniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $12.02 | — | — | 2005-12-12 | Official source |
| 20 | WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $11.53 | day | — | 2021-07-01 | Official source |
| 21 | New MexicoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $11.35 | day | — | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 22 | NebraskaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $10.48 | day | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 23 | New YorkAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $10.16 | — | — | 2022-06-01 | Official source |
| 24 | NevadaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $7.39 | day | — | 2009-07-01 | Official source |
| 25 | IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $7.26 | day | — | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 26 | MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $7.05 | day | — | 2019-07-01 | Official source |
| 27 | VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $6.16 | Each | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 28 | North CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $5.40 | EACH | — | 2025-10-01 | Official source |
| 29 | MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $5.30 | — | — | 2021-02-01 | Official source |
| 30 | GeorgiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $4.00 | — | — | 2019-01-01 | Official source |
| 31 | OhioAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $2.70 | 100 calories | — | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 32 | WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $2.45 | — | — | 2008-07-01 | Official source |
| 33 | ArkansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $1.68 | — | — | 2025-11-13 | Official source |
| 34 | FloridaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $1.63 | — | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 35 | MichiganAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $1.47 | — | — | 2023-01-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for enteral and parenteral nutrition?
Kentucky: $30.58.
What is the average Medicaid rate for enteral and parenteral nutrition?
Across 35 states the median is —, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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