Mental health service plan development: Medicaid rates by state
24 states publish a Medicaid rate for mental health service plan development, compared at the physician psychologist level. Per hour, rates range from — in Louisiana to $88.00 in Alabama.
- States
- 24
- Median per hour
- $78.42
- Highest
- $88.00Alabama
- Lowest
- —Louisiana
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AlabamaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $22.00 | 15 min | $88.00 | 2023-10-01 | Official source |
| 2 | New YorkAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $17.21 | 15 min | $68.84 | 2026-04-01 | Official source |
| 3 | CaliforniaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) | $429.81 | — | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 4 | New MexicoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $175.83 | Unit = 1 service | — | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 5 | OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $157.13 | unit | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 6 | MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $131.35 | — | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 7 | KentuckyPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) | $107.44 | encounter | — | 2020-01-01 | Official source |
| 8 | VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $102.72 | — | — | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 9 | MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $82.44 | — | — | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 10 | OklahomaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $82.30 | encounter | — | 2016-05-01 | Official source |
| 11 | North CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $81.25 | — | — | 2025-10-01 | Official source |
| 12 | ConnecticutAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $80.18 | — | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 13 | South CarolinaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) | $52.06 | — | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 14 | FloridaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $48.93 | one time | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 15 | WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $38.10 | — | — | 2018-09-01 | Official source |
| 16 | IowaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) | $31.25 | — | — | 2016-01-01 | Official source |
| 17 | ArkansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $29.42 | — | — | 2016-01-19 | Official source |
| 18 | MississippiAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $21.37 | — | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 19 | MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $19.55 | — | — | 2019-07-01 | Official source |
| 20 | KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $17.50 | — | — | 2007-07-01 | Official source |
| 21 | PennsylvaniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $14.87 | — | — | 2020-01-17 | Official source |
| 22 | New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $13.67 | — | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 23 | ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $12.79 | Per Plan | — | 2017-07-01 | Official source |
| 24 | LouisianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $10.00 | — | — | 2019-03-20 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for mental health service plan development?
Alabama: $22.00 per 15 min ($88.00 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for mental health service plan development?
Across 24 states the median is $78.42 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
Other Behavioral health services
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