Mental health service plan development: Medicaid rates by state
12 states publish a Medicaid rate for mental health service plan development, compared at the physician psychologist level. Per hour, rates range from — in Colorado to $68.84 in New York.
- States
- 12
- Median per hour
- $68.84
- Highest
- $68.84New York
- Lowest
- —Colorado
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New YorkAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $17.21 | 15 min | $68.84 | 2026-04-01 | Official source |
| 2 | CaliforniaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) | $429.81 | — | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 3 | MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $131.35 | — | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 4 | VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $102.72 | — | — | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 5 | MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $82.44 | — | — | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 6 | North CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $81.25 | — | — | 2025-10-01 | Official source |
| 7 | FloridaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $48.93 | one time | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 8 | WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $38.10 | — | — | 2018-09-01 | Official source |
| 9 | MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $19.55 | — | — | 2019-07-01 | Official source |
| 10 | PennsylvaniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $14.87 | — | — | 2020-01-17 | Official source |
| 11 | New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $13.67 | — | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 12 | ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $12.79 | Per Plan | — | 2017-07-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for mental health service plan development?
New York: $17.21 per 15 min ($68.84 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for mental health service plan development?
Across 12 states the median is $68.84 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
Other Behavioral health services
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