Payer × state
What EAP pays therapists in California
Three therapists in California reported EAP rates. The median 90837 was $100 across 1 report. Across all codes the median was $100, which reflects the 2 reports for intakes, shorter sessions, or family codes in the set.
Reported 90837: the single report was $100, about 80% of what Medicare pays a master's-level clinician (1 report · 3 across all CPTs)
| Route | License | CPT | Rate | Effective | Note / source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct contract | LMFT | 90837 (60 min) | $100 | August 2026 | The pay is the same whether 90834 or 90837. I just received a raise from $90 to $100 by asking for it. They also pay for client no-shows. Very easy, hands-off EAP, with no paperwork really. submitted |
| Lyra Health | LCSW | 90834 (45 min) | $170 | August 2026 | I was grandfathered into a higher rate- they deny rate increases, and repeatedly dont show me on the Lyra provider page submitted |
| Direct contract | LMFT | Other | $94 | August 2023 | submitted |
1 report is a small sample, and the range above is the honest summary. Related: all EAP reports, all California reports.