Family caregiver training and support: Medicaid rates by state
10 states publish a Medicaid rate for family caregiver training and support, compared at the family caregiver level. Per hour, rates range from — in Pennsylvania to $121.00 in Kentucky.
- States
- 10
- Median per hour
- $65.94
- Highest
- $121.00Kentucky
- Lowest
- —Pennsylvania
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $30.25 | 15 min | $121.00 | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 2 | MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $20.82 | 15 min | $83.28 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 3 | CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $20.11 | 15 min | $80.44 | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 4 | IowaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $12.86 | 15 min | $51.44 | 2025-08-01 | Official source |
| 5 | IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $33.13 | hour | $33.13 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 6 | WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $25.00 | HR | $25.00 | 2020-07-01 | Official source |
| 7 | MarylandPaid family caregiver / legally responsible individual | $1,595.00 | UPL | — | 2023-07-01 | Official source |
| 8 | LouisianaAgency provider | $77.50 | visit | — | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 9 | ConnecticutAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $53.38 | — | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 10 | PennsylvaniaPaid family caregiver / legally responsible individual | $14.39 | 15-minute unit | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for family caregiver training and support?
Kentucky: $30.25 per 15 min ($121.00 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for family caregiver training and support?
Across 10 states the median is $65.94 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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