Intensive outpatient program (behavioral health): Medicaid rates by state
12 states publish a Medicaid rate for intensive outpatient program (behavioral health), compared at the analyst level. Per hour, rates range from — in Illinois to $51.88 in South Carolina.
- States
- 12
- Median per hour
- $51.88
- Highest
- $51.88South Carolina
- Lowest
- —Illinois
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $51.88 | hour | $51.88 | 2025-12-01 | Official source |
| 2 | KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $537.11 | — | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 3 | LouisianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $300.00 | day | — | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 4 | VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $250.00 | day | — | 2021-07-01 | Official source |
| 5 | New MexicoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $236.91 | day | — | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 6 | ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $185.00 | — | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 7 | MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $175.71 | day | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 8 | ConnecticutAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $173.62 | — | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 9 | CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $152.86 | Face-to-Face Visit | — | 2020-07-01 | Official source |
| 10 | ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $142.70 | — | — | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 11 | OhioUnlicensed (bachelor's/master's) behavioral health practitioner | $116.18 | day | — | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 12 | IllinoisBehavior analyst (BCBA / licensed behavior analyst) | $17.62 | 1 hr | — | 2022-01-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for intensive outpatient program (behavioral health)?
South Carolina: $51.88 per hour ($51.88 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for intensive outpatient program (behavioral health)?
Across 12 states the median is $51.88 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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