Swallowing and feeding evaluation: Medicaid rates by state
38 states publish a Medicaid rate for swallowing and feeding evaluation, compared at the therapist slp level. Rates range from $14.84 in Illinois to $205.12 in Texas.
- States
- 38
- Median
- —
- Highest
- $205.12Texas
- Lowest
- $14.84Illinois
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TexasSpeech-language pathologist | $205.12 | — | — | 2017-09-01 | Official source |
| 2 | New MexicoSpeech-language pathologist | $120.56 | — | — | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 3 | IowaSpeech-language pathologist | $100.69 | — | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 4 | KansasSpeech-language pathologist | $99.78 | — | — | 2023-07-01 | Official source |
| 5 | ConnecticutSpeech-language pathologist | $89.87 | — | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 6 | MarylandSpeech-language pathologist | $81.43 | — | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 7 | WisconsinSpeech-language pathologist | $75.84 | — | — | 2022-01-01 | Official source |
| 8 | OklahomaSpeech-language pathologist | $75.25 | — | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 9 | NevadaSpeech-language pathologist | $75.07 | — | — | 2017-01-01 | Official source |
| 10 | MontanaSpeech-language pathologist | $73.03 | — | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 11 | ColoradoSpeech-language pathologist | $71.38 | — | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 12 | MississippiSpeech-language pathologist | $71.14 | — | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 13 | IdahoSpeech-language pathologist | $70.31 | — | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 14 | OregonSpeech-language pathologist | $68.73 | — | — | 2026-02-01 | Official source |
| 15 | LouisianaSpeech-language pathologist | $68.31 | — | — | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 16 | MichiganSpeech-language pathologist | $66.55 | — | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 17 | IndianaSpeech-language pathologist | $66.24 | unit | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 18 | MinnesotaSpeech-language pathologist | $65.86 | — | — | 2026-02-01 | Official source |
| 19 | MissouriSpeech-language pathologist | $65.17 | — | — | 2019-07-01 | Official source |
| 20 | MassachusettsSpeech-language pathologist | $64.50 | — | — | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 21 | North CarolinaSpeech-language pathologist | $61.57 | — | — | 2025-10-01 | Official source |
| 22 | NebraskaSpeech-language pathologist | $59.11 | — | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 23 | MaineSpeech-language pathologist | $58.96 | — | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 24 | West VirginiaSpeech-language pathologist | $57.34 | — | — | 2026-04-01 | Official source |
| 25 | South CarolinaSpeech-language pathologist | $56.89 | — | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 26 | ArizonaSpeech-language pathologist | $56.65 | — | — | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 27 | WashingtonSpeech-language pathologist | $51.60 | — | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 28 | KentuckySpeech-language pathologist | $51.16 | visit | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 29 | FloridaSpeech-language pathologist | $51.05 | — | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 30 | OhioSpeech-language pathologist | $50.17 | — | — | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 31 | VirginiaSpeech-language pathologist | $50.06 | — | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 32 | CaliforniaSpeech-language pathologist | $48.78 | — | — | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 33 | ArkansasPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) | $47.44 | — | — | 2025-06-13 | Official source |
| 34 | PennsylvaniaSpeech-language pathologist | $38.90 | — | — | 2011-07-15 | Official source |
| 35 | GeorgiaSpeech-language pathologist | $37.65 | — | — | 2017-01-01 | Official source |
| 36 | New JerseySpeech-language pathologist | $36.49 | — | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 37 | AlabamaSpeech-language pathologist | $26.00 | — | — | 2026-08-25 | Official source |
| 38 | IllinoisSpeech-language pathologist | $14.84 | — | — | 2024-12-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for swallowing and feeding evaluation?
Texas: $205.12.
What is the average Medicaid rate for swallowing and feeding evaluation?
Across 38 states the median is —, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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