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What Aetna pays therapists in California
22 therapists in California reported Aetna rates. The median 90837 was $124 across 17 reports, with a range of $108 to $157. Across all codes the median was $122, which reflects the 5 reports for intakes, shorter sessions, or family codes in the set.
Reported 90837: median $124, range $108–$157, middle half $112–$130, about 99% of the 2026 national Medicare reference for a master's-level clinician (17 reports · 22 across all CPTs)
| Route | License | CPT | Rate | Effective | Note / source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alma | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $112 | August 2026 | Cut from $129 in July submitted |
| Direct contract | LCSW | 90791 (intake) | $123.75 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $112.96 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LCSW | 90834 (45 min) | $82.50 | August 2026 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LMFT | 90837 (60 min) | $123.88 | June 2026 | Increased from 121.00 submitted |
| Headway | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $130 | June 2026 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LMFT | 90837 (60 min) | $112.96 | January 2026 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LMFT | 90837 (60 min) | $112.96 | August 2025 | Southern CA, direct credentialing; Cigna offered $80, declined source |
| Direct contract | PhD/PsyD | 90837 (60 min) | $157.04 | August 2025 | submitted |
| Direct contract | PhD/PsyD | 90834 (45 min) | $120 | August 2025 | submitted |
| Direct contract | PhD/PsyD | 90791 (intake) | $165 | August 2025 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LMFT | 90837 (60 min) | $110.57 | March 2025 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LMFT | 90837 (60 min) | $109.62 | January 2025 | submitted |
| Headway | LMFT | 90837 (60 min) | $130 | October 2024 | No cuts submitted |
| Headway | LMFT | 90837 (60 min) | $130 | August 2024 | submitted |
| Headway | LMFT | 90837 (60 min) | $130 | July 2024 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LMFT | 90837 (60 min) | $112 | April 2024 | They pay very quickly submitted |
| Headway | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $129 | August 2023 | submitted |
| Headway | LCPC/LPCC/LCMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $130 | August 2023 | submitted |
| Headway | LCPC/LPCC/LCMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $130 | March 2023 | submitted |
| Headway | LCSW | 90834 (45 min) | $99 | January 2023 | submitted |
| Direct contract | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $108 | August 2021 | submitted |
Related: all Aetna reports, all California reports.