H0030 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Behavioral health hotline service. 7 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for H0030 at the assistant analyst level. Rates run from $6.73 in Washington to $44.45 in Wisconsin, with a median of $19.50.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 7
- Median rate
- $19.50units vary by state
- Highest
- $44.45Wisconsin
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
H0030 rate in every state
One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, highest first. Units can differ between states; the per-hour column converts time-based units.
| State | Medicaid rate | Unit | Per hour | Managed-care plans | % of Medicare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisconsinAssistant behavior analyst (BCaBA / LaBA) · Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus (fee-for-service, ForwardHealth maximum allowable fees) | $44.45since 2023-01-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | ForwardHealth max fee schedule: Mntl Hlt |
| ArizonaAssistant behavior analyst (BCaBA / LaBA) · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members) | $28.52since 2026-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | AHCCCS FFS Fee Schedule Final FFS Behavi |
| New MexicoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Mexico Medicaid (fee-for-service, HCA Medical Assistance Division) | $27.75since 2025-01-01 | 15 min | $111.00 | Plans must pay at least this | — | Fee Schedule for Behavioral Health Provi |
| OklahomaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oklahoma ODMHSAS state-funded behavioral health services (non-Medicaid 'State Rate') | $19.50since 2016-05-01 | 15 min | $78.00 | Not classified | — | ODMHSAS PICIS 'Rates and Codes for Agenc |
| WyomingAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wyoming Behavioral Health Center benefit plans (WDH Behavioral Health Division, not Medicaid) | $16.56since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Wyoming Medicaid Downloadable Fee Schedu |
| NebraskaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Nebraska Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $15.00since 2026-07-01 | day | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Nebraska Medicaid Mental Health and Subs |
| WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) fee-for-service | $6.73since 2024-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | HCA Specialized mental health fee schedu |
Rates are per the unit shown for each state; units can differ between states. Medicare amounts are computed from the CMS relative value file and locality cost indices with the CMS formula; states with several Medicare localities show a range. Confirm rates with the payer before billing.
Frequently asked questions
What does Medicaid pay for H0030?
It depends on the state. Of the 7 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $19.50. Wisconsin pays the most ($44.45) and Washington the least ($6.73).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for H0030?
Wisconsin, at $44.45, effective 2023-01-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for H0030?
Not necessarily. Each state's plan contracts decide whether plans must pay at least the fee-for-service rate, pay a state-set rate, or negotiate their own. The table shows the rule for each state, cited to the contract or statute.