Screening, brief intervention and referral (SBIRT): Medicaid rates by state
7 states publish a Medicaid rate for screening, brief intervention and referral (sbirt), compared at the physician psychologist level. Per hour, rates range from — in Illinois to $100.00 in Virginia.
- States
- 7
- Median per hour
- $82.82
- Highest
- $100.00Virginia
- Lowest
- —Illinois
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $25.00 | 15 min | $100.00 | 2007-07-01 | Official source |
| 2 | WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $16.41 | 15 min | $65.64 | 2008-07-01 | Official source |
| 3 | OhioPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) | $27.56 | encounter | — | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 4 | CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $17.14 | — | — | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 5 | LouisianaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) | $14.78 | — | — | 2024-08-01 | Official source |
| 6 | ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $11.63 | — | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 7 | IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $11.44 | — | — | 2024-04-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for screening, brief intervention and referral (sbirt)?
Virginia: $25.00 per 15 min ($100.00 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for screening, brief intervention and referral (sbirt)?
Across 7 states the median is $82.82 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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