H2018 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Psychosocial rehabilitation services, per diem. 7 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for H2018. Rates run from $81.06 in Nebraska to $847.04 in Virginia, with a median of $314.93.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 7
- Median rate
- $314.93units vary by state
- Highest
- $847.04Virginia
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
H2018 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Virginia Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMAS) | $847.04since 2024-01-01 | day | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | DMAS procedure fee file hcpcmedical.csv |
| MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Maryland Public Behavioral Health System (specialty mental health, SUD and ABA, paid fee-for-service through the Carelon ASO) | $709.55since 2024-07-01 | day | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | FY2025 PBHS Fee Schedule – PRP and Speci |
| KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kansas Medicaid (KMAP fee-for-service schedule) | $445.00since 2023-10-01 | day | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | KMAP Fee Schedule TXIX Medicaid (FeeSche |
| ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arizona AHCCCS behavioral health outpatient MCO capped fee schedule | $314.93since 2026-10-01 | — | — | Suggested schedule for plans | — | AHCCCS MCO Fee Schedule Final MCO Behavi |
| OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oregon Health Plan (fee-for-service, OHA) | $207.87since 2024-07-01 | day | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | OHP FFS behavioral health fee schedule ( |
| ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Colorado HCBS waiver for persons with a brain injury (BI) | $89.03since 2026-07-01 | day | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | EBD, CMHS, BI, CIH (effective July 1, 20 |
| NebraskaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Nebraska Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $81.06since 2026-07-01 | day | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Nebraska Medicaid Mental Health and Subs |
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 H2018?
It depends on the state. Of the 7 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $314.93. Virginia pays the most ($847.04 per day) and Nebraska the least ($81.06 per day).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for H2018?
Virginia, at $847.04 per day, effective 2024-01-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for H2018?
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.