Home health occupational therapy: Medicaid rates by state
18 states publish a Medicaid rate for home health occupational therapy, compared at the therapist ot level. Per hour, rates range from — in New Jersey to $278.92 in Michigan.
- States
- 18
- Median per hour
- $112.26
- Highest
- $278.92Michigan
- Lowest
- —New Jersey
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MichiganOccupational therapist | $69.73 | 15 min | $278.92 | 2023-10-01 | Official source |
| 2 | WashingtonOccupational therapist | $36.38 | 15 min | $145.52 | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 3 | ArizonaOccupational therapist | $34.72 | 15 min | $138.88 | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 4 | LouisianaOccupational therapist | $28.38 | 15 min | $113.52 | 2023-04-03 | Official source |
| 5 | IllinoisOccupational therapist | $111.00 | hour | $111.00 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 6 | PennsylvaniaOccupational therapist | $21.29 | 15 min | $85.16 | 2018-07-01 | Official source |
| 7 | IndianaOccupational therapist | $17.21 | 15 min | $68.84 | 2023-07-01 | Official source |
| 8 | OhioOccupational therapist | $4.77 | 15 min | $19.08 | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 9 | MarylandOccupational therapist | $175.63 | — | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 10 | New YorkOccupational therapist | $159.43 | visit | — | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 11 | VirginiaOccupational therapist | $151.92 | visit | — | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 12 | MissouriOccupational therapist | $137.61 | ea 15 min | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 13 | ColoradoOccupational therapist | $137.08 | 1 – 2 visits | — | 2022-07-01 | Official source |
| 14 | North CarolinaOccupational therapist | $120.56 | 1 visit | — | 2025-10-01 | Official source |
| 15 | NebraskaOccupational therapist | $116.38 | visit | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 16 | MinnesotaOccupational therapist | $110.62 | day | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 17 | MassachusettsOccupational therapist | $74.68 | visit | — | 2020-07-01 | Official source |
| 18 | New JerseyOccupational therapist | $65.21 | — | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for home health occupational therapy?
Michigan: $69.73 per 15 min ($278.92 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for home health occupational therapy?
Across 18 states the median is $112.26 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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