Mental health counseling: Medicaid rates by state
19 states publish a Medicaid rate for mental health counseling, compared at the assistant analyst level. Per hour, rates range from — in Minnesota to $113.92 in Arizona.
- States
- 19
- Median per hour
- $64.39
- Highest
- $113.92Arizona
- Lowest
- —Minnesota
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ArizonaAssistant behavior analyst (BCaBA / LaBA) | $28.48 | 15 min | $113.92 | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 2 | CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $28.38 | 15 min | $113.52 | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 3 | ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $24.79 | 15 min | $99.16 | 2021-07-01 | Official source |
| 4 | South CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $33.49 | 30 min | $66.98 | 2025-11-01 | Official source |
| 5 | IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $15.45 | 15 min | $61.80 | 2013-01-01 | Official source |
| 6 | TexasAgency provider | $59.53 | hour | $59.53 | 2024-09-01 | Official source |
| 7 | New YorkAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $54.55 | hour | $54.55 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 8 | PennsylvaniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $11.83 | 15 min | $47.32 | 2016-12-01 | Official source |
| 9 | KentuckyAssistant behavior analyst (BCaBA / LaBA) | $34.44 | encounter | — | 2020-01-01 | Official source |
| 10 | WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $34.22 | — | — | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 11 | WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $27.43 | — | — | 2022-01-01 | Official source |
| 12 | IllinoisAssistant behavior analyst (BCaBA / LaBA) | $27.32 | 1/4 hr | — | 2022-07-01 | Official source |
| 13 | MassachusettsAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $22.95 | — | — | 2025-09-01 | Official source |
| 14 | GeorgiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $21.40 | day | — | 2023-04-01 | Official source |
| 15 | OhioAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $21.21 | — | — | 2020-06-12 | Official source |
| 16 | North CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $18.49 | — | — | 2025-10-01 | Official source |
| 17 | MichiganAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $8.62 | — | — | 2018-01-01 | Official source |
| 18 | FloridaAssistant behavior analyst (BCaBA / LaBA) | $3.40 | — | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 19 | MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $0.45 | — | — | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for mental health counseling?
Arizona: $28.48 per 15 min ($113.92 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for mental health counseling?
Across 19 states the median is $64.39 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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