Other therapy services: Medicaid rates by state
18 states publish a Medicaid rate for other therapy services, compared at the therapist rt level. Per hour, rates range from — in Missouri to $104.20 in Arizona.
- States
- 18
- Median per hour
- $60.00
- Highest
- $104.20Arizona
- Lowest
- —Missouri
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $26.05 | 15 min | $104.20 | 2025-10-01 | Official source |
| 2 | FloridaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $17.19 | 15 min | $68.76 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 3 | CaliforniaRespiratory therapist | $64.35 | hour | $64.35 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 4 | ArkansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $15.00 | 15 min | $60.00 | 2024-04-09 | Official source |
| 5 | IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $10.30 | 15 min | $41.20 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 6 | ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $10.02 | 15 min | $40.08 | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 7 | North CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $9.35 | 15 min | $37.40 | 2025-10-01 | Official source |
| 8 | ConnecticutAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $387.21 | — | — | 2008-01-01 | Official source |
| 9 | NevadaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $150.62 | — | — | 2010-03-01 | Official source |
| 10 | South CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $61.68 | — | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 11 | MontanaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $61.53 | — | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 12 | New MexicoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $52.66 | visit | — | 2024-10-01 | Official source |
| 13 | WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $15.30 | — | — | 2021-01-01 | Official source |
| 14 | WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $14.42 | — | — | 2022-01-01 | Official source |
| 15 | PennsylvaniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $12.90 | — | — | 2009-07-13 | Official source |
| 16 | IowaOccupational therapist | $12.00 | — | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 17 | VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $10.00 | — | — | 2005-01-01 | Official source |
| 18 | MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $9.15 | — | — | 2019-07-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for other therapy services?
Arizona: $26.05 per 15 min ($104.20 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for other therapy services?
Across 18 states the median is $60.00 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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