Behavior support services (disability waiver): Medicaid rates by state
13 states publish a Medicaid rate for behavior support services (disability waiver), compared at the physician psychologist level. Per hour, rates range from — in Pennsylvania to $173.04 in Maryland.
- States
- 13
- Median per hour
- $78.07
- Highest
- $173.04Maryland
- Lowest
- —Pennsylvania
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $43.26 | 15 min | $173.04 | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 2 | KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $40.24 | 15 min | $160.96 | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 3 | LouisianaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) | $31.25 | 15 min | $125.00 | 2025-11-18 | Official source |
| 4 | GeorgiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $24.36 | 15 min | $97.44 | 2025-04-01 | Official source |
| 5 | TexasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $86.37 | hour | $86.37 | 2021-09-01 | Official source |
| 6 | IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $78.07 | hour | $78.07 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 7 | IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $18.56 | 15 min | $74.24 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 8 | South CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $31.14 | 30 min | $62.28 | 2025-11-01 | Official source |
| 9 | WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $60.00 | hour | $60.00 | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 10 | OhioIndependent (non-agency) provider | $50.76 | hour | $50.76 | 2024-12-01 | Official source |
| 11 | New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $8.30 | 15 min | $33.20 | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 12 | FloridaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $431.84 | unit | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 13 | PennsylvaniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $23.85 | 15-minute unit | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for behavior support services (disability waiver)?
Maryland: $43.26 per 15 min ($173.04 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for behavior support services (disability waiver)?
Across 13 states the median is $78.07 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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