Interpreter services: Medicaid rates by state
15 states publish a Medicaid rate for interpreter services, compared at the agency level. Per hour, rates range from — in Ohio to $231.84 in Connecticut.
- States
- 15
- Median per hour
- $53.80
- Highest
- $231.84Connecticut
- Lowest
- —Ohio
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ConnecticutAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $57.96 | 15 min | $231.84 | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 2 | GeorgiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $26.76 | 15 min | $107.04 | 2024-04-01 | Official source |
| 3 | MaineAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $20.00 | 15 min | $80.00 | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 4 | IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $70.00 | hour | $70.00 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 5 | IowaAgency provider | $15.00 | 15 min | $60.00 | 2013-07-01 | Official source |
| 6 | NebraskaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $13.50 | 15 min | $54.00 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 7 | TexasPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) | $13.45 | 15 min | $53.80 | 2020-09-01 | Official source |
| 8 | MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $12.50 | 15 min | $50.00 | 2011-04-01 | Official source |
| 9 | New YorkAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $11.11 | 15 min | $44.44 | 2023-01-01 | Official source |
| 10 | WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $9.47 | 15 min | $37.88 | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 11 | New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $6.55 | 15 min | $26.20 | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 12 | CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $4.84 | 15 min | $19.36 | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 13 | IdahoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $3.57 | 15 min | $14.28 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 14 | OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $67.35 | unit | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 15 | OhioAgency provider | $14.41 | Fifteen minutes | — | 2022-07-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for interpreter services?
Connecticut: $57.96 per 15 min ($231.84 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for interpreter services?
Across 15 states the median is $53.80 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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