Home health physical therapy: Medicaid rates by state
17 states publish a Medicaid rate for home health physical therapy, compared at the therapist pt level. Per hour, rates range from — in New Jersey to $343.72 in Michigan.
- States
- 17
- Median per hour
- $111.00
- Highest
- $343.72Michigan
- Lowest
- —New Jersey
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MichiganPhysical therapist | $85.93 | 15 min | $343.72 | 2023-10-01 | Official source |
| 2 | WashingtonPhysical therapist | $38.85 | 15 min | $155.40 | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 3 | ArizonaPhysical therapist | $34.72 | 15 min | $138.88 | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 4 | IllinoisPhysical therapist | $111.00 | hour | $111.00 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 5 | PennsylvaniaPhysical therapist | $20.20 | 15 min | $80.80 | 2018-07-01 | Official source |
| 6 | IndianaPhysical therapist | $18.63 | 15 min | $74.52 | 2023-07-01 | Official source |
| 7 | OhioPhysical therapist | $4.77 | 15 min | $19.08 | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 8 | MarylandPhysical therapist | $178.69 | — | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 9 | New YorkPhysical therapist | $157.30 | visit | — | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 10 | VirginiaPhysical therapist | $155.34 | visit | — | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 11 | MissouriPhysical therapist | $137.61 | ea 15 min | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 12 | ColoradoPhysical therapist | $136.14 | 1 – 2 visits | — | 2022-07-01 | Official source |
| 13 | North CarolinaPhysical therapist | $120.56 | 1 visit | — | 2025-10-01 | Official source |
| 14 | NebraskaPhysical therapist | $116.38 | visit | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 15 | MinnesotaPhysical therapist | $108.42 | day | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 16 | MassachusettsPhysical therapist | $71.64 | visit | — | 2020-07-01 | Official source |
| 17 | New JerseyPhysical therapist | $65.98 | — | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for home health physical therapy?
Michigan: $85.93 per 15 min ($343.72 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for home health physical therapy?
Across 17 states the median is $111.00 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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