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What Grow Therapy pays therapists
Grow Therapy handles insurance enrollment and billing through its group contracts. Public payment terms distinguish insurance sessions from cash sessions and other collected fees. Community reports describe differing rates and referral experiences; the rows below do not establish what a particular clinician will be offered or how many referrals they will receive.
Reported 90837: median $88, range $64–$117, middle half $74–$95, about 70% of the 2026 national Medicare reference for a master's-level clinician (34 reports · 72 across all CPTs · updated 2026-09-27)
Grow Therapy 90837 by payer
| Payer | Median | Range | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | $95 | $95–$95 | 6 |
| BCBS | $83 | $69–$117 | 6 |
| Kaiser | $96 | $85–$101 | 5 |
| Cigna | $73 | $68–$74 | 5 |
| Optum / UHC | $93 | $88–$96 | 4 |
| AmeriHealth | $67 | $64–$70 | 2 |
| Ambetter | $91 | single report | 1 |
| Carefirst | $88 | single report | 1 |
| VA Community Care Network | $80 | single report | 1 |
| EAP | $80 | single report | 1 |
| GTEB | $74 | single report | 1 |
All 72 Grow Therapy reports
| Payer | St | License | CPT | Rate | Effective | Note / source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | CO | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $95.41 | September 2026 | submitted |
| Aetna | VA | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $95.41 | September 2026 | submitted |
| Aetna | GA | LPC/LMHC | 90791 (intake) | $96.61 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Aetna | GA | LPC/LMHC | 90834 (45 min) | $61.43 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Aetna | GA | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $95.41 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Aetna | GA | LPC/LMHC | 90846 (family, no client) | $65.05 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Aetna | GA | LPC/LMHC | 90847 (family, with client) | $67.61 | August 2026 | submitted |
| BCBS | GA | LPC/LMHC | 90791 (intake) | $81.35 | August 2026 | submitted |
| BCBS | GA | LPC/LMHC | 90834 (45 min) | $45.60 | August 2026 | submitted |
| BCBS | GA | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $71.91 | August 2026 | submitted |
| BCBS | GA | LPC/LMHC | 90846 (family, no client) | $44 | August 2026 | submitted |
| BCBS | GA | LPC/LMHC | 90847 (family, with client) | $53.60 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Cigna | GA | LPC/LMHC | 90791 (intake) | $87.50 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Cigna | GA | LPC/LMHC | 90834 (45 min) | $62.30 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Cigna | GA | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $73.50 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Cigna | GA | LPC/LMHC | 90846 (family, no client) | $61.60 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Cigna | GA | LPC/LMHC | 90847 (family, with client) | $63.70 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Kaiser | GA | LPC/LMHC | 90791 (intake) | $108.61 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Kaiser | GA | LPC/LMHC | 90834 (45 min) | $65.13 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Kaiser | GA | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $96.02 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Kaiser | GA | LPC/LMHC | 90847 (family, with client) | $61.61 | August 2026 | submitted |
| EAP | GA | LPC/LMHC | Other | $60 | August 2026 | 99404 CPT Code submitted |
| EAP | GA | LPC/LMHC | 90791 (intake) | $80 | August 2026 | submitted |
| EAP | GA | LPC/LMHC | 90834 (45 min) | $57.60 | August 2026 | submitted |
| EAP | GA | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $80 | August 2026 | submitted |
| EAP | GA | LPC/LMHC | 90847 (family, with client) | $63.20 | August 2026 | submitted |
| AmeriHealth | GA | LPC/LMHC | 90791 (intake) | $76.44 | August 2026 | submitted |
| AmeriHealth | GA | LPC/LMHC | 90834 (45 min) | $54.98 | August 2026 | submitted |
| AmeriHealth | GA | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $64 | August 2026 | submitted |
| AmeriHealth | GA | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $70 | August 2026 | submitted |
| AmeriHealth | GA | LPC/LMHC | 90847 (family, with client) | $64 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Aetna | FL | LPC/LMHC | 90791 (intake) | $96.61 | August 2026 | Unsure of how long this has been in effect submitted |
| Aetna | FL | LPC/LMHC | 90834 (45 min) | $61.43 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Aetna | FL | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $95.41 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Ambetter | FL | LPC/LMHC | 90791 (intake) | $103.26 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Ambetter | FL | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $91.27 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Amerihealth Administrators | FL | LPC/LMHC | 90791 (intake) | $76.44 | August 2026 | submitted |
| VA Community Care Network | MD | LPC/LMHC | 90791 (intake) | $86.66 | August 2026 | submitted |
| VA Community Care Network | MD | LPC/LMHC | 90834 (45 min) | $54.09 | August 2026 | submitted |
| VA Community Care Network | MD | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $80.12 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Optum / UHC | MD | LCPC/LPCC/LCMHC | 90791 (intake) | $101.06 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Optum / UHC | MD | LPC/LMHC | 90834 (45 min) | $64.30 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Optum / UHC | MD | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $96.44 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Kaiser | MD | LPC/LMHC | 90791 (intake) | $88.39 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Kaiser | MD | LPC/LMHC | 90834 (45 min) | $58 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Kaiser | MD | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $85 | August 2026 | submitted |
| GTEB | MD | LPC/LMHC | 90791 (intake) | $87.50 | August 2026 | submitted |
| GTEB | MD | LPC/LMHC | 90834 (45 min) | $62.30 | August 2026 | submitted |
| GTEB | MD | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $73.50 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Cigna | MD | LPC/LMHC | 90791 (intake) | $87.50 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Cigna | MD | LPC/LMHC | 90834 (45 min) | $62.30 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Cigna | MD | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $73.50 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Carefirst | MD | LPC/LMHC | 90791 (intake) | $98.92 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Carefirst | MD | LPC/LMHC | 90834 (45 min) | $61.92 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Carefirst | MD | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $87.98 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Aetna | MD | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $95.41 | August 2026 | submitted |
| BCBS | FL | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $87 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Optum / UHC | FL | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $93.15 | January 2026 | submitted |
| Aetna | FL | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $95.41 | January 2026 | submitted |
| Cigna | FL | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $70 | January 2026 | submitted |
| Kaiser | CA | — | 90837 (60 min) | $101.20 | September 2025 | Kaiser NorCal paid Grow $213.07 for the same session; the clinician received $101.20. source |
| BCBS | — | — | 90837 (60 min) | $68.51 | September 2025 | Same clinician reported $104 for the same BCBS session through Headway. source |
| Cigna | — | — | 90837 (60 min) | $68 | September 2025 | source |
| Kaiser | CA | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $101.20 | July 2025 | submitted |
| Optum / UHC | WI | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $88.22 | June 2025 | submitted |
| — | IL | LCPC/LPCC/LCMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $101 | January 2025 | submitted |
| BCBS | FL | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $78.46 | January 2025 | submitted |
| BCBS | DC | LMFT | 90837 (60 min) | $87.98 | December 2024 | submitted |
| Cigna | PA | LMFT | 90837 (60 min) | $73 | November 2024 | source |
| Optum / UHC | PA | LMFT | 90837 (60 min) | $92 | November 2024 | source |
| BCBS | VA | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $117.34 | August 2024 | submitted |
| Kaiser | GA | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $96.02 | August 2024 | submitted |
Recent changes and reports: The published insurance payout guarantee excludes cash sessions and uncollected no-show or other cash fees. Invoice deadlines and account requirements still apply. Grow says enrollment through its group contracts does not transfer outside Grow.
Ownership, funding, and a sourced incident timeline: who owns Grow Therapy.
Questions therapists ask about Grow Therapy
How much does Grow Therapy pay for a 90837?
Therapists reported 34 Grow Therapy rates for CPT 90837 between August 2024 and September 2026. The median was $88, with a range of $64 to $117.
Does Grow Therapy pay less than billing BCBS directly?
While Grow Therapy's reported BCBS median for a 90837 was $83 across 6 reports, direct-contract BCBS reports put the median at $134 across 86. Direct-contract reports come from a different mix of states, so part of the gap likely reflects geography, and the comparison does not account for fees, billing work, or the payment risks allocated by each contract.
When does Grow Therapy pay?
Payouts are initiated on Fridays. Its FAQ describes 14–21 days for insurance payment processing, with additional bank processing time; check the estimated date in your account.
What should I watch for with Grow Therapy?
The published insurance payout guarantee excludes cash sessions and uncollected no-show or other cash fees. Invoice deadlines and account requirements still apply. Grow says enrollment through its group contracts does not transfer outside Grow.
Sources for payment and account terms
- Payout terms, deadlines and guarantee scope checked 2026-09-09
- Enrollment and leaving Grow checked 2026-09-09
All figures are community reports with sources linked; self-reported and unverified. Updated as new reports clear moderation.