Activity therapy: Medicaid rates by state
14 states publish a Medicaid rate for activity therapy, compared at the agency level. Per hour, rates range from — in Pennsylvania to $114.20 in Utah.
- States
- 14
- Median per hour
- $66.66
- Highest
- $114.20Utah
- Lowest
- —Pennsylvania
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UtahAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $28.55 | 15 min | $114.20 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 2 | New MexicoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $26.33 | 15 min | $105.32 | 2024-10-01 | Official source |
| 3 | TexasAgency provider | $77.43 | hour | $77.43 | 2024-09-01 | Official source |
| 4 | ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $17.15 | 15 min | $68.60 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 5 | IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $16.81 | 15 min | $67.24 | 2023-07-01 | Official source |
| 6 | MaineAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $16.52 | 15 min | $66.08 | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 7 | LouisianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $13.75 | 15 min | $55.00 | 2025-11-18 | Official source |
| 8 | OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $13.14 | 15 min | $52.56 | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 9 | VermontAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $10.18 | 15 min | $40.72 | 2004-01-01 | Official source |
| 10 | KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $2.30 | 15 min | $9.20 | 2004-01-01 | Official source |
| 11 | WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $178.50 | Session | — | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 12 | MontanaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $74.86 | — | — | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 13 | MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $54.94 | 75-90 min | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 14 | PennsylvaniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $12.11 | per 15-minute unit | — | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for activity therapy?
Utah: $28.55 per 15 min ($114.20 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for activity therapy?
Across 14 states the median is $66.66 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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