Therapeutic behavioral services (daily rate): Medicaid rates by state
13 states publish a Medicaid rate for therapeutic behavioral services (daily rate), compared at the clinical nurse specialist level. Rates range from $33.02 in Florida to $571.30 in Washington.
- States
- 13
- Median
- —
- Highest
- $571.30Washington
- Lowest
- $33.02Florida
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $571.30 | day | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 2 | VermontAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $500.00 | day | — | 2003-07-01 | Official source |
| 3 | District of ColumbiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $349.67 | — | — | 2011-07-01 | Official source |
| 4 | New HampshireAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $278.85 | day | — | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 5 | KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $244.29 | day | — | 2024-04-01 | Official source |
| 6 | NebraskaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $225.87 | day | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 7 | VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $164.50 | day | — | 2021-07-01 | Official source |
| 8 | North CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $155.79 | day | — | 2025-10-01 | Official source |
| 9 | OhioUnlicensed (bachelor's/master's) behavioral health practitioner | $153.25 | day | — | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 10 | MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $129.81 | day | — | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 11 | ArizonaClinical nurse specialist | $97.11 | — | — | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 12 | ArkansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $79.15 | day | — | 2016-01-19 | Official source |
| 13 | FloridaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $33.02 | day | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for therapeutic behavioral services (daily rate)?
Washington: $571.30 per day.
What is the average Medicaid rate for therapeutic behavioral services (daily rate)?
Across 13 states the median is —, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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