H2017 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Psychosocial rehabilitation services, per 15 minutes. 23 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for H2017 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $3.38 in North Carolina to $130.57 in California, with a median of $11.72.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 23
- Median rate
- $11.72units vary by state
- Highest
- $130.57California
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
H2017 rate in every state
One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, highest first. Units can differ between states; the per-hour column converts time-based units.
| State | Medicaid rate | Unit | Per hour | Managed-care plans | % of Medicare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CaliforniaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · California Medi-Cal Specialty Mental Health Services (DHCS fee schedule for county Mental Health Plans) | $130.57⚠ over 3× mediansince 2026-07-01 | 15 min | $522.28 | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Fee Schedules |
| VirginiaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Virginia developmental disability waivers (Building Independence, Family and Individual Supports, Community Living) | $111.73since 2025-07-01 | hour | $111.73 | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | DMAS Developmental Disabilities Waiver S |
| MichiganAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Michigan Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $78.12⚠ over 3× median | 15 min | $312.48 | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | MDHHS Brain Injury Services rates (BIS-R |
| LouisianaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Louisiana New Opportunities Waiver (NOW, OCDD/OIDD 1915(c) waiver for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities) | $31.25since 2025-12-09 | 15 min | $125.00 | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | New Opportunities Waiver rate and proced |
| KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kentucky Acquired Brain Injury (ABI, acute) 1915(c) waiver | $28.85since 2025-01-01 | 15 min | $115.40 | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | DMS Home and Community Based Services Wa |
| TexasCase manager / support coordinator · Texas Medicaid (fee-for-service, TMHP) | $26.93since 2011-09-01 | 15 min | $107.72 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | TMHP Texas Medicaid Fee Schedule - Case |
| New YorkLicensed mental health clinician (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, licensed practitioner) · New York Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $26.07since 2022-04-19 | 15 min | $104.28 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | eMedNY Licensed Clinical Social Worker P |
| OhioUnlicensed (bachelor's/master's) behavioral health practitioner · Ohio Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $23.22since 2024-01-01 | 15 min | $92.88 | Plans expected to pay at least this | — | OAC 5160-27-03 Appendix A, Community Beh |
| WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) fee-for-service | $17.70since 2024-01-01 | 15 min | $70.80 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | HCA Specialized mental health fee schedu |
| MinnesotaAgency provider · Minnesota Health Care Programs: Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $17.17since 2026-05-21 | 15 min | $68.68 | Plans must pass increases through | — | MH Procedure CPT or HCPC Codes and Rates |
| ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arizona AHCCCS behavioral health outpatient MCO capped fee schedule | $13.12since 2026-10-01 | 15 min | $52.48 | Suggested schedule for plans | — | AHCCCS MCO Fee Schedule Final MCO Behavi |
| MissouriPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Missouri MO HealthNet (fee-for-service) | $11.72since 2022-07-01 | 15 min | $46.88 | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | MO HealthNet fee schedule: Community Psy |
| ArkansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arkansas Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $11.15since 2022-10-12 | 15 min | $44.60 | Not classified | — | Arkansas Medicaid Adult Behavioral Healt |
| WisconsinPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus (fee-for-service, ForwardHealth maximum allowable fees) | $10.00since 2014-07-01 | 15 min | $40.00 | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | ForwardHealth max fee schedule: Mntl Hlt |
| KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MediKan (Kansas state-funded medical program, KMAP fee schedule) | $9.10since 2022-07-01 | 15 min | $36.40 | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | KMAP Fee Schedule MKN Medicaid (FeeSched |
| FloridaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Florida Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $9.08since 2026-01-01 | per quarter hour | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Community Behavioral Health Services Fee |
| IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Indiana Medicaid Rehabilitation Option (MRO) community mental health services | $7.92since 2010-07-01 | 15 min | $31.68 | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | IHCP Professional Fee Schedule (Last Upd |
| South CarolinaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $7.33since 2026-07-01 | 15 min | $29.32 | Not classified | — | SCDHHS Rehabilitative Behavioral Health |
| IllinoisBehavior analyst (BCBA / licensed behavior analyst) · Illinois Medicaid (HFS fee-for-service) | $6.62since 2022-01-01 | 1/4 hr | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | HFS Community Based Behavioral Services |
| OklahomaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oklahoma SoonerCare (fee-for-service, OHCA) | $5.71since 2022-07-01 | 15 min | $22.84 | Plans must pay at least this | — | ODMHSAS PICIS 'Rates and Codes for Agenc |
| AlabamaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Alabama Medicaid (fee-for-service, Alabama Medicaid Agency fee schedules) | $4.20since 2025-07-01 | 15 min | $16.80 | Not classified | — | Rehab Option MI Fee Schedule |
| NebraskaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Nebraska Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $3.39since 2026-07-01 | 15 min | $13.56 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Nebraska Medicaid Mental Health and Subs |
| North CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · North Carolina Medicaid Direct (fee-for-service) | $3.38since 2025-10-01 | 15 min | $13.52 | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | NC Medicaid fee schedule 'Enhanced Menta |
Rates marked ⚠ are more than three times the median for the same unit; they are published as shown but often reflect an office (non-facility) fee or a different scope of service. Rates are per the unit shown for each state; units can differ between states. Medicare amounts are computed from the CMS relative value file and locality cost indices with the CMS formula; states with several Medicare localities show a range. Confirm rates with the payer before billing.
Frequently asked questions
What does Medicaid pay for H2017?
It depends on the state. Of the 23 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $11.72. California pays the most ($130.57 per 15 min) and North Carolina the least ($3.38 per 15 min).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for H2017?
California, at $130.57 per 15 min ($522.28 per hour), effective 2026-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for H2017?
Not necessarily. Each state's plan contracts decide whether plans must pay at least the fee-for-service rate, pay a state-set rate, or negotiate their own. The table shows the rule for each state, cited to the contract or statute.
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