On the other end of the spectrum, Pennsylvania reimburses for Medicaid at rates less than one-fifth of Nebraska, according to a Health Affairs study published April 3.
Ten states with the highest Medicaid reimbursement rates, as a percentage of Medicare rates for the same procedure:
1. Nebraska: 167 percent
2. Alaska: 162 percent
3. Arkansas: 135 percent
4. Montana: 122 percent
5. Arizona: 101 percent
6. Oregon: 100 percent (tie)
6. New Mexico: 100 percent (tie)
6. North Dakota 100 percent (tie)
9. New Jersey: 99 percent
10. Delaware: 99 percent
Ten states with the highest Medicaid reimbursement rates, as a percentage of a weighted national average Medicaid reimbursement for the same procedure:
1. Nebraska: 234 percent
2. Alaska: 226 percent
3. Arkansas: 185 percent
4. Montana: 173 percent
5. Arizona: 147 percent
6. Delaware: 141 percent
7. Virginia: 140 percent (tie)
7. North Dakota: 140 percent (tie)
9. Oregon: 139 percent
10. New Mexico: 138 percent
