Psychosocial rehabilitation: Medicaid rates by state
16 states publish a Medicaid rate for psychosocial rehabilitation, compared at the physician psychologist level. Per hour, rates range from — in Illinois to $502.20 in California.
- States
- 16
- Median per hour
- $58.32
- Highest
- $502.20California
- Lowest
- —Illinois
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CaliforniaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) | $125.55 | 15 min | $502.20 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 2 | VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $29.99 | 15 min | $119.96 | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 3 | OhioUnlicensed (bachelor's/master's) behavioral health practitioner | $22.91 | 15 min | $91.64 | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 4 | MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $17.17 | 15 min | $68.68 | 2015-01-01 | Official source |
| 5 | ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $16.70 | 15 min | $66.80 | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 6 | New MexicoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $14.58 | 15 min | $58.32 | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 7 | South CarolinaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) | $7.33 | 15 min | $29.32 | 2025-12-01 | Official source |
| 8 | OklahomaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $5.71 | 15 min | $22.84 | 2022-07-01 | Official source |
| 9 | AlabamaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $4.20 | 15 min | $16.80 | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 10 | IowaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $3.75 | 15 min | $15.00 | 2025-08-01 | Official source |
| 11 | LouisianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $2.52 | 15 min | $10.08 | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 12 | ConnecticutAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $3,530.49 | — | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 13 | MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $676.72 | day | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 14 | WisconsinPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) | $10.00 | — | — | 2014-07-01 | Official source |
| 15 | FloridaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $9.08 | per quarter hour | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 16 | IllinoisBehavior analyst (BCBA / licensed behavior analyst) | $6.62 | 1/4 hr | — | 2022-01-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for psychosocial rehabilitation?
California: $125.55 per 15 min ($502.20 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for psychosocial rehabilitation?
Across 16 states the median is $58.32 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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