Behavioral health day treatment: Medicaid rates by state
7 states publish a Medicaid rate for behavioral health day treatment, compared at the clinical nurse specialist level. Per hour, rates range from — in Missouri to $88.50 in Connecticut.
- States
- 7
- Median per hour
- $18.30
- Highest
- $88.50Connecticut
- Lowest
- —Missouri
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ConnecticutAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $88.50 | hour | $88.50 | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 2 | New MexicoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $27.78 | hour | $27.78 | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 3 | WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $18.30 | hour | $18.30 | 2008-07-01 | Official source |
| 4 | FloridaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $12.61 | hour | $12.61 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 5 | ArizonaClinical nurse specialist | $12.11 | hour | $12.11 | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 6 | CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $311.00 | <=4.0 hours | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 7 | MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $65.98 | — | — | 2019-07-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for behavioral health day treatment?
Connecticut: $88.50 per hour ($88.50 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for behavioral health day treatment?
Across 7 states the median is $18.30 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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