Becker's Healthcare October 28, 2024
Rylee Wilson

Around half of states plan to increase Medicaid payment rates for outpatient behavioral health providers in fiscal year 2025, according to KFF’s annual survey of state Medicaid programs.

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...

Today's Sponsors

LEK
ZeOmega

Today's Sponsor

LEK

 
Topics: Govt Agencies, Insurance, Medicaid, Mental Health, Provider, States, Survey / Study, Trends
New California Laws Target Medical Debt, AI Care Decisions, Detention Centers
Affordable Care Act Marketplace and Medicaid Expansion Enrollment Reached a Combined 44 Million in 2024
Court Blocks Enforcement Of Regulation Expanding Health Coverage Access For DACA Recipients
Can Public Option Plans Improve Affordability? Insights From Colorado
California Regulates AI-Powered Automated Decision-Making Technology: What It Means For You

Share This Article