Personal care (daily rate): Medicaid rates by state
16 states publish a Medicaid rate for personal care (daily rate), compared at the aide level. Per hour, rates range from — in Virginia to $38.36 in Indiana.
- States
- 16
- Median per hour
- $38.36
- Highest
- $38.36Indiana
- Lowest
- —Virginia
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IndianaAide or attendant (HHA, CNA, PCA, home care aide) | $38.36 | hour | $38.36 | 2023-07-01 | Official source |
| 2 | IllinoisAide or attendant (HHA, CNA, PCA, home care aide) | $1,300.00 | Client Day | — | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 3 | ConnecticutAide or attendant (HHA, CNA, PCA, home care aide) | $361.83 | day | — | 2026-09-08 | Official source |
| 4 | IowaAgency provider | $294.00 | day | — | 2012-06-11 | Official source |
| 5 | ArizonaAide or attendant (HHA, CNA, PCA, home care aide) | $264.72 | — | — | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 6 | MarylandAide or attendant (HHA, CNA, PCA, home care aide) | $219.89 | day | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 7 | LouisianaAide or attendant (HHA, CNA, PCA, home care aide) | $189.84 | day | — | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 8 | MissouriAide or attendant (HHA, CNA, PCA, home care aide) | $110.33 | day | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 9 | NevadaAide or attendant (HHA, CNA, PCA, home care aide) | $103.00 | day | — | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 10 | VermontAide or attendant (HHA, CNA, PCA, home care aide) | $85.00 | day | — | 2021-02-01 | Official source |
| 11 | WashingtonAide or attendant (HHA, CNA, PCA, home care aide) | $36.30 | day | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 12 | UtahAide or attendant (HHA, CNA, PCA, home care aide) | $33.23 | day | — | 2003-10-01 | Official source |
| 13 | ArkansasAide or attendant (HHA, CNA, PCA, home care aide) | $28.24 | day | — | 2021-01-01 | Official source |
| 14 | MontanaAide or attendant (HHA, CNA, PCA, home care aide) | $15.80 | day | — | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 15 | FloridaAide or attendant (HHA, CNA, PCA, home care aide) | $15.58 | day | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 16 | VirginiaAide or attendant (HHA, CNA, PCA, home care aide) | $6.00 | day | — | 2022-07-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for personal care (daily rate)?
Indiana: $38.36 per hour ($38.36 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for personal care (daily rate)?
Across 16 states the median is $38.36 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
Other Personal care & attendant services
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