Medication administration (behavioral health): Medicaid rates by state
9 states publish a Medicaid rate for medication administration (behavioral health), compared at the physician psychologist level. Per hour, rates range from — in Florida to $190.48 in New Mexico.
- States
- 9
- Median per hour
- $122.54
- Highest
- $190.48New Mexico
- Lowest
- —Florida
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New MexicoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $47.62 | 15 min | $190.48 | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 2 | ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $13.65 | 15 min | $54.60 | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 3 | OhioPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) | $258.56 | Two Weeks (8 - 14 days) | — | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 4 | MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $35.14 | — | — | 2004-04-01 | Official source |
| 5 | IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $25.54 | Event | — | 2022-07-01 | Official source |
| 6 | OklahomaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $20.24 | visit | — | 2024-05-22 | Official source |
| 7 | CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $19.23 | — | — | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 8 | AlabamaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $14.70 | encounter | — | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 9 | FloridaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $10.09 | one time | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for medication administration (behavioral health)?
New Mexico: $47.62 per 15 min ($190.48 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for medication administration (behavioral health)?
Across 9 states the median is $122.54 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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