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Behavioral health day treatment: Medicaid rates by state

5 states publish a Medicaid rate for behavioral health day treatment, compared at the clinical nurse specialist level. Per hour, rates range from — in Missouri to $35.60 in Wisconsin.

States
5
Median per hour
$12.61
Highest
$35.60Wisconsin
Lowest
—Missouri

Every state, ranked

#StateRateUnitPer hourEffectiveSource
1WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider)$35.60hour$35.602008-07-01Official source
2FloridaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider)$12.61hour$12.612026-01-01Official source
3ArizonaClinical nurse specialist$12.11hour$12.112026-10-01Official source
4CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider)$311.00<=4.0 hours—2026-07-01Official source
5MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider)$65.98——2019-07-01Official source

Frequently asked questions

Which state pays the most for behavioral health day treatment?

Wisconsin: $35.60 per hour ($35.60 per hour).

What is the average Medicaid rate for behavioral health day treatment?

Across 5 states the median is $12.61 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.

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