Chore services (heavy cleaning, yard work, pest control): Medicaid rates by state
12 states publish a Medicaid rate for chore services (heavy cleaning, yard work, pest control), compared at the agency level. Per hour, rates range from — in Washington to $50.00 in Nebraska.
- States
- 12
- Median per hour
- $23.68
- Highest
- $50.00Nebraska
- Lowest
- —Washington
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NebraskaAgency provider | $50.00 | hour | $50.00 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 2 | MaineAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $7.01 | 15 min | $28.04 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 3 | IowaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $6.55 | 15 min | $26.20 | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 4 | NevadaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $6.25 | 15 min | $25.00 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 5 | UtahAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $5.59 | 15 min | $22.36 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 6 | IdahoAgency provider | $4.96 | 15 min | $19.84 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 7 | MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $4.32 | 15 min | $17.28 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 8 | PennsylvaniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $14.76 | hour | $14.76 | 2024-10-01 | Official source |
| 9 | VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $801.00 | day | — | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 10 | MontanaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $340.98 | Per job | — | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 11 | South CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $66.50 | Per treatent/6x per year | — | 2025-11-01 | Official source |
| 12 | WashingtonAgency provider | $10.73 | 1/4 HR | — | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for chore services (heavy cleaning, yard work, pest control)?
Nebraska: $50.00 per hour ($50.00 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for chore services (heavy cleaning, yard work, pest control)?
Across 12 states the median is $23.68 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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