Therapeutic behavioral services: Medicaid rates by state
27 states publish a Medicaid rate for therapeutic behavioral services, compared at the physician psychologist level. Per hour, rates range from — in Florida to $825.88 in California.
- States
- 27
- Median per hour
- $78.64
- Highest
- $825.88California
- Lowest
- —Florida
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CaliforniaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) | $206.47 | 15 min | $825.88 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 2 | MaineAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $112.43 | 15 min | $449.72 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 3 | WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $36.35 | 15 min | $145.40 | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 4 | OhioPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) | $32.24 | 15 min | $128.96 | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 5 | IowaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) | $30.15 | 15 min | $120.60 | 2022-07-01 | Official source |
| 6 | MassachusettsAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $29.54 | 15 min | $118.16 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 7 | ConnecticutAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $25.86 | 15 min | $103.44 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 8 | NevadaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $23.35 | 15 min | $93.40 | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 9 | UtahAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $23.05 | 15 min | $92.20 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 10 | GeorgiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $22.34 | 15 min | $89.36 | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 11 | VermontAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $21.94 | 15 min | $87.76 | 2004-01-01 | Official source |
| 12 | PennsylvaniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $20.79 | 15 min | $83.16 | 2016-12-01 | Official source |
| 13 | MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $18.53 | 15 min | $74.12 | 2019-07-01 | Official source |
| 14 | IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $18.37 | 15 min | $73.48 | 2010-07-01 | Official source |
| 15 | ArkansasPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) | $16.77 | 15 min | $67.08 | 2025-06-13 | Official source |
| 16 | South CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $14.55 | 15 min | $58.20 | 2026-08-13 | Official source |
| 17 | New HampshireAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $10.93 | 15 min | $43.72 | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 18 | West VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $10.40 | 15 min | $41.60 | 2023-04-01 | Official source |
| 19 | ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $9.28 | 15 min | $37.12 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 20 | MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $6.03 | 15 min | $24.12 | 2008-10-01 | Official source |
| 21 | New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $5.62 | 15 min | $22.48 | 2019-07-01 | Official source |
| 22 | WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $5.36 | 15 min | $21.44 | 2025-03-01 | Official source |
| 23 | ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $4.88 | 15 min | $19.52 | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 24 | AlabamaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $4.20 | 15 min | $16.80 | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 25 | IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $39.84 | 1/4 hr | — | 2024-08-01 | Official source |
| 26 | KentuckyPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) | $24.83 | 15 min | — | 2020-01-01 | Official source |
| 27 | FloridaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $4.04 | per quarter hour | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for therapeutic behavioral services?
California: $206.47 per 15 min ($825.88 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for therapeutic behavioral services?
Across 27 states the median is $78.64 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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