In fiscal year 2024, 34 states reported increasing payment rates for one or more types of outpatient behavioral health providers, including psychiatrists, psychologists and clinical social workers.
KFF surveyed Medicaid directors in all 50 states for the report, published Oct. 23.
In addition to increasing rates, many states are adding behavioral health services for Medicaid beneficiaries. At least 11 states reported expanding access to crisis services in fiscal year 2024.
Here are the 25 states increasing outpatient behavioral rates in 2025:
- Alaska
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Washington, D.C.
- Idaho
- Iowa
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Montana
- Nevada
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Dakota
- Oregon
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Utah
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
Read KFF’s full report here.
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