Payer × state
What EAP pays therapists in California
Six therapists in California reported EAP rates. The median 90837 was $100 across 3 reports, with a range of $95 to $110. Across all codes the median was $105, which reflects the 3 reports for intakes, shorter sessions, or family codes in the set.
Reported 90837: median $100, range $95–$110, about 80% of the 2026 national Medicare reference for a master's-level clinician (3 reports · 6 across all CPTs)
| Route | License | CPT | Rate | Effective | Note / source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Health | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $110 | October 2026 | Same rate in all 4 of my states. submitted |
| Spring Health | LCPC/LPCC/LCMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $95 | October 2026 | They initially offered 95 and we went back and forth and settled at $105. Down from the $120 clinicians were getting previously. submitted |
| 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 |
| Lyra Health | LMFT | 90834 (45 min) | $120 | January 2022 | submitted |
3 reports is a small sample, and the range above is the honest summary. Related: all EAP reports, all California reports.