Speech-generating device therapy: Medicaid rates by state

42 states publish a Medicaid rate for speech-generating device therapy, compared at the therapist slp level. The median is —; rates range from $17.19 in Kansas to $154.86 in Alaska.

States: 42
Median: —
Highest: $154.86Alaska
Lowest: $17.19Kansas
Rates on file: 480

Speech-generating device therapy: highest and lowest states

Headline rate per state for the same provider level, as published.

#	State	Rate	Unit	Per hour	Effective
1	AlaskaSpeech-language pathologist	$154.86	—	—	2026-07-01
2	New MexicoSpeech-language pathologist	$145.55	—	—	2025-01-01
3	North DakotaSpeech-language pathologist	$114.90	—	—	2026-07-01
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22	MissouriSpeech-language pathologist	$78.55	—	—	2022-07-01
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42	KansasSpeech-language pathologist	$17.19	—	—	2009-12-18

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Frequently asked questions

Which state pays the most for speech-generating device therapy?

Alaska: $154.86.

What is the average Medicaid rate for speech-generating device therapy?

Across 42 states the median is —, comparing the same provider level in each state.

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