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Peer support (behavioral health): Medicaid rates by state

19 states publish a Medicaid rate for peer support (behavioral health), compared at the physician psychologist level. The median is $40.00 per hour; per hour, rates range from $8.76 in Ohio to $1,526.52 in California.

States
19
Median per hour
$40.00
Highest
$1,526.52California
Lowest
$8.76Ohio
Rates on file
13,359

Peer support (behavioral health): highest and lowest states

Headline rate per state for the same provider level, converted to an hour.

#StateRateUnitPer hourEffective
1CaliforniaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D)$381.6315 min$1,526.522026-07-01
2AlaskaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider)$31.6515 min$126.602025-07-01
3New HampshireAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider)$25.6915 min$102.762025-01-01
10West VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider)$10.0015 min$40.002024-10-01
19OhioAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider)$2.1915 min$8.762024-01-01
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Frequently asked questions

Which state pays the most for peer support (behavioral health)?

California: $381.63 per 15 min ($1,526.52 per hour).

What is the average Medicaid rate for peer support (behavioral health)?

Across 19 states the median is $40.00 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.