Home health speech therapy: Medicaid rates by state
23 states publish a Medicaid rate for home health speech therapy, compared at the therapist slp level. Per hour, rates range from — in Kansas to $550.44 in Missouri.
- States
- 23
- Median per hour
- $98.52
- Highest
- $550.44Missouri
- Lowest
- —Kansas
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MissouriSpeech-language pathologist | $137.61 | 15 min | $550.44 | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 2 | MichiganSpeech-language pathologist | $85.93 | 15 min | $343.72 | 2023-10-01 | Official source |
| 3 | ArizonaSpeech-language pathologist | $34.72 | 15 min | $138.88 | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 4 | LouisianaSpeech-language pathologist | $27.22 | 15 min | $108.88 | 2023-04-03 | Official source |
| 5 | ConnecticutSpeech-language pathologist | $24.63 | 15 min | $98.52 | 2021-07-01 | Official source |
| 6 | PennsylvaniaSpeech-language pathologist | $21.72 | 15 min | $86.88 | 2018-07-01 | Official source |
| 7 | NevadaSpeech-language pathologist | $18.81 | 15 min | $75.24 | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 8 | IndianaSpeech-language pathologist | $18.78 | 15 min | $75.12 | 2023-07-01 | Official source |
| 9 | OhioSpeech-language pathologist | $4.77 | 15 min | $19.08 | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 10 | OregonSpeech-language pathologist | $206.03 | — | — | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 11 | MarylandSpeech-language pathologist | $189.32 | — | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 12 | IowaSpeech-language pathologist | $159.71 | — | — | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 13 | New YorkSpeech-language pathologist | $156.79 | visit | — | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 14 | ColoradoSpeech-language pathologist | $147.99 | One visit up to 2 ½ hours | — | 2022-07-01 | Official source |
| 15 | VirginiaSpeech-language pathologist | $146.30 | — | — | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 16 | North CarolinaSpeech-language pathologist | $120.56 | 1 visit | — | 2025-10-01 | Official source |
| 17 | NebraskaSpeech-language pathologist | $116.38 | visit | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 18 | IllinoisSpeech-language pathologist | $111.00 | VST | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 19 | MinnesotaSpeech-language pathologist | $110.07 | day | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 20 | MassachusettsSpeech-language pathologist | $76.44 | visit | — | 2020-07-01 | Official source |
| 21 | MississippiAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $65.00 | visit | — | 2024-10-01 | Official source |
| 22 | New JerseySpeech-language pathologist | $48.00 | day | — | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 23 | KansasSpeech-language pathologist | $40.00 | day | — | 2002-09-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for home health speech therapy?
Missouri: $137.61 per 15 min ($550.44 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for home health speech therapy?
Across 23 states the median is $98.52 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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