Opioid treatment: methadone administration: Medicaid rates by state
9 states publish a Medicaid rate for opioid treatment: methadone administration, compared at the physician psychologist level. Rates range from $5.93 in Arizona to $258.56 in Ohio.
- States
- 9
- Median
- —
- Highest
- $258.56Ohio
- Lowest
- $5.93Arizona
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OhioPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) | $258.56 | Two Weeks (8 - 14 days) | — | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 2 | IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $119.98 | Weekly | — | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 3 | WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $30.24 | — | — | 2022-01-01 | Official source |
| 4 | CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $28.15 | — | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 5 | LouisianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $20.41 | day | — | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 6 | MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $16.07 | — | — | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 7 | ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $15.96 | — | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 8 | VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $8.00 | — | — | 2022-07-01 | Official source |
| 9 | ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $5.93 | — | — | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for opioid treatment: methadone administration?
Ohio: $258.56 per Two Weeks (8 - 14 days).
What is the average Medicaid rate for opioid treatment: methadone administration?
Across 9 states the median is —, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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