Waiver transportation (to community activities): Medicaid rates by state
17 states publish a Medicaid rate for waiver transportation (to community activities), compared at the agency level. Per hour, rates range from — in Minnesota to $19.37 in Texas.
- States
- 17
- Median per hour
- $19.37
- Highest
- $19.37Texas
- Lowest
- —Minnesota
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TexasAgency provider | $19.37 | hour | $19.37 | 2025-09-01 | Official source |
| 2 | MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $7,500.00 | UPL | — | 2023-07-01 | Official source |
| 3 | OhioAgency provider | $67.09 | Per one-way trip | — | 2025-01-02 | Official source |
| 4 | PennsylvaniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $36.54 | per trip | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 5 | WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $28.14 | 1 trip | — | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 6 | MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $23.87 | day | — | 2023-07-01 | Official source |
| 7 | LouisianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $20.00 | day | — | 2025-12-09 | Official source |
| 8 | IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $15.05 | unit | — | 2023-07-01 | Official source |
| 9 | IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $12.44 | Trip | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 10 | MassachusettsAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $9.99 | day | — | 2025-02-14 | Official source |
| 11 | VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $9.80 | Miles per passenger | — | 2020-07-01 | Official source |
| 12 | New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $5.00 | day | — | 2019-07-01 | Official source |
| 13 | NebraskaAgency provider | $2.28 | mile | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 14 | CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $2.27 | mile | — | 2026-08-01 | Official source |
| 15 | KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $2.00 | mile | — | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 16 | WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $0.73 | mile | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 17 | MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $0.70 | mile | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for waiver transportation (to community activities)?
Texas: $19.37 per hour ($19.37 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for waiver transportation (to community activities)?
Across 17 states the median is $19.37 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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