Adult foster care: Medicaid rates by state
6 states publish a Medicaid rate for adult foster care. Rates range from $14.81 in Texas to $186.78 in Wisconsin.
- States
- 6
- Median
- —
- Highest
- $186.78Wisconsin
- Lowest
- $14.81Texas
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $186.78 | day | — | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 2 | WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $164.31 | day | — | 2022-07-01 | Official source |
| 3 | ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $147.58 | — | — | 2026-08-01 | Official source |
| 4 | MassachusettsAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $91.31 | day | — | 2026-10-05 | Official source |
| 5 | IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $72.34 | day | — | 2023-07-01 | Official source |
| 6 | TexasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $14.81 | day | — | 2008-09-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for adult foster care?
Wisconsin: $186.78 per day.
What is the average Medicaid rate for adult foster care?
Across 6 states the median is —, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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