Nursing assessment: Medicaid rates by state
13 states publish a Medicaid rate for nursing assessment, compared at the rn level. Per hour, rates range from — in Washington to $32.64 in Florida.
- States
- 13
- Median per hour
- $32.64
- Highest
- $32.64Florida
- Lowest
- —Washington
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FloridaRegistered nurse (RN) | $8.16 | 15 min | $32.64 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 2 | PennsylvaniaRegistered nurse (RN) | $175.00 | — | — | 2005-10-01 | Official source |
| 3 | New YorkRegistered nurse (RN) | $156.84 | visit | — | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 4 | MarylandRegistered nurse (RN) | $150.00 | — | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 5 | MinnesotaRegistered nurse (RN) | $138.32 | visit | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 6 | North CarolinaRegistered nurse (RN) | $87.09 | — | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 7 | WisconsinRegistered nurse (RN) | $85.54 | — | — | 2008-07-01 | Official source |
| 8 | MissouriRegistered nurse (RN) | $60.99 | — | — | 2023-07-01 | Official source |
| 9 | New JerseyRegistered nurse (RN) | $51.00 | — | — | 2023-07-01 | Official source |
| 10 | OhioRegistered nurse (RN) | $33.57 | Per assessment | — | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 11 | VirginiaRegistered nurse (RN) | $33.48 | — | — | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 12 | CaliforniaRegistered nurse (RN) | $27.52 | — | — | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 13 | WashingtonRegistered nurse (RN) | $25.03 | — | — | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for nursing assessment?
Florida: $8.16 per 15 min ($32.64 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for nursing assessment?
Across 13 states the median is $32.64 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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