Mobile and telephone crisis response: Medicaid rates by state
4 states publish a Medicaid rate for mobile and telephone crisis response, compared at the licensed clinician level. Per hour, rates range from — in California to $460.60 in Maryland.
- States
- 4
- Median per hour
- $312.76
- Highest
- $460.60Maryland
- Lowest
- —California
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $115.15 | 15 min | $460.60 | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 2 | VirginiaLicensed mental health clinician (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, licensed practitioner) | $78.19 | 15 min | $312.76 | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 3 | OhioLicensed mental health clinician (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, licensed practitioner) | $153.89 | hour | $153.89 | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 4 | CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $190.04 | 30 | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for mobile and telephone crisis response?
Maryland: $115.15 per 15 min ($460.60 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for mobile and telephone crisis response?
Across 4 states the median is $312.76 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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