Supported employment (behavioral health): Medicaid rates by state
10 states publish a Medicaid rate for supported employment (behavioral health), compared at the clinical nurse specialist level. Per hour, rates range from — in Louisiana to $88.08 in Ohio.
- States
- 10
- Median per hour
- $53.44
- Highest
- $88.08Ohio
- Lowest
- —Louisiana
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OhioAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $22.02 | 15 min | $88.08 | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 2 | MontanaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $14.80 | 15 min | $59.20 | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 3 | KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $13.65 | 15 min | $54.60 | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 4 | ArizonaClinical nurse specialist | $13.07 | 15 min | $52.28 | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 5 | DelawareAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $6.81 | 15 min | $27.24 | 2022-03-25 | Official source |
| 6 | West VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $4.98 | 15 min | $19.92 | 2024-10-01 | Official source |
| 7 | IowaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $3,692.34 | Monthly Limit | — | 2025-08-01 | Official source |
| 8 | MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $682.26 | day | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 9 | OklahomaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $420.00 | unit | — | 2015-03-01 | Official source |
| 10 | LouisianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $62.50 | encounter | — | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for supported employment (behavioral health)?
Ohio: $22.02 per 15 min ($88.08 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for supported employment (behavioral health)?
Across 10 states the median is $53.44 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
Other Behavioral health services
Skills training and development38 statesMental health counseling35 statesMental health service plan development33 statesTherapeutic behavioral services33 statesPeer support (behavioral health)24 statesCommunity-based wraparound services24 statesAssertive Community Treatment (ACT) team23 statesPsychiatric residential treatment (daily)22 statesPsychosocial rehabilitation21 states
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