Ambulance mileage: Medicaid rates by state
22 states publish a Medicaid rate for ambulance mileage, compared at the physician psychologist level. Rates range from $0.00 in Georgia to $22.05 in Louisiana.
- States
- 22
- Median
- —
- Highest
- $22.05Louisiana
- Lowest
- $0.00Georgia
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LouisianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $22.05 | mile | — | 2023-07-01 | Official source |
| 2 | ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $13.35 | — | — | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 3 | NebraskaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $12.90 | mile | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 4 | New YorkAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $12.73 | mile | — | 2015-05-15 | Official source |
| 5 | MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $12.28 | per statute mile | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 6 | MichiganAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $10.97 | mile | — | 2023-01-01 | Official source |
| 7 | MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $9.69 | mile | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 8 | IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $9.15 | mile | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 9 | WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $9.14 | mile | — | 2023-02-01 | Official source |
| 10 | TexasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $7.78 | mile | — | 2026-09-01 | Official source |
| 11 | MassachusettsAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $6.45 | mile | — | 2025-09-26 | Official source |
| 12 | ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $6.41 | mile | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 13 | IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $5.60 | mile | — | 2018-07-01 | Official source |
| 14 | FloridaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $4.47 | per air mile | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 15 | OhioAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $3.75 | per statute mile | — | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 16 | North CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $3.55 | mile | — | 2025-10-01 | Official source |
| 17 | South CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $2.66 | mile | — | 2022-07-01 | Official source |
| 18 | KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $2.50 | mile | — | 2022-01-01 | Official source |
| 19 | New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $2.00 | mile | — | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 20 | CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $1.50 | mile | — | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 21 | PennsylvaniaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) | $0.22 | mile | — | 2005-10-01 | Official source |
| 22 | GeorgiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $0.00 | mile | — | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for ambulance mileage?
Louisiana: $22.05 per mile.
What is the average Medicaid rate for ambulance mileage?
Across 22 states the median is —, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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