Benefits counseling: Medicaid rates by state
7 states publish a Medicaid rate for benefits counseling, compared at the agency level. Per hour, rates range from — in Alabama to $62.30 in Virginia.
- States
- 7
- Median per hour
- $44.87
- Highest
- $62.30Virginia
- Lowest
- —Alabama
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $62.30 | hour | $62.30 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 2 | IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $50.00 | hour | $50.00 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 3 | NebraskaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $44.87 | hour | $44.87 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 4 | OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $44.26 | hour | $44.26 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 5 | PennsylvaniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $10.54 | 15 min | $42.16 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 6 | OhioAgency provider | $471.00 | Outcome-based (report required for payment) | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 7 | AlabamaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $10.00 | 15 min | — | 2020-12-17 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for benefits counseling?
Virginia: $62.30 per hour ($62.30 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for benefits counseling?
Across 7 states the median is $44.87 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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