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What Rula pays therapists
Rula, formerly Path Mental Health, provides billing and referral services. The table contains community-reported clinician payments, which can differ by state, service and contract. Reports about referral volume or profile visibility describe individual experiences and should not be treated as a guaranteed result or a verified ranking formula.
Reported 90837: median $80, range $60–$105, middle half $80–$90, about 64% of the 2026 national Medicare reference for a master's-level clinician (22 reports · 25 across all CPTs · updated 2026-11-12)
Rula 90837 by payer
| Payer | Median | Range | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| All payers (flat) | $80 | $60–$105 | 22 |
Rula's pay schedule: when and how therapists are paid
Rula publishes its pay frequency and keeps its rates private. Rula states: "You will be paid every other Friday (biweekly) via direct deposit for each completed session you hold within the pay period." (Rula clinician FAQ). The rula.com pages we read on November 12, 2026 don't give the pay period dates or say how many days pass between a session and its deposit.
- Rate per session. The rula.com pages we read give no dollar figure. Asked how much a therapist is compensated per session, Rula answers: "This varies by license type and location." (Rula therapist sign-up page). Reports to this site are listed as one flat rate across all payers, and the table on this page has the current range.
- Medicare and Medicaid clients. Rula states: "Compensation will be the same when treating Medicare and Medicaid clients as it is for commercial clients." (Rula Medicare sign-up page).
- No-shows, late cancellations and denied claims. Rula states: "Providers still get paid even if a client no-shows, cancels at the last minute, or an insurance claim is denied." (Rula clinician FAQ). That page gives no amount and no conditions. Rula's posted policy bills the client $99 for a missed therapy visit (Rula cancellation policy). It doesn't say whether any of that fee goes to the therapist.
- Contractor status and caseload. Rula describes joining as "Partnering with Rula as an independent contractor" with "no minimum hours or caseload requirements" (Rula clinician FAQ). Its referral bonus terms refer to "All active 1099 Rula providers" and set a $500 bonus paid "by direct deposit within 1-2 pay cycles" after the referred clinician's first client visit (Rula referral bonus terms).
The rula.com pages we read don't say whether intakes pay a different rate than follow-ups, and they don't describe conditions on no-show pay. If you're paid by Rula, report your Rula rate
All 25 Rula reports
| Payer | St | License | CPT | Rate | Effective | Note / source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All payers (flat) | NC | PhD/PsyD | 90837 (60 min) | $80 | November 2026 | submitted |
| All payers (flat) | WA | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $80 | October 2026 | submitted |
| All payers (flat) | CA | PhD/PsyD | 90837 (60 min) | $90 | October 2026 | submitted |
| All payers (flat) | IN | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $80 | October 2026 | submitted |
| All payers (flat) | OK | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $65 | October 2026 | submitted |
| All payers (flat) | TN | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $80 | October 2026 | submitted |
| All payers (flat) | MD | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $90 | October 2026 | submitted |
| All payers (flat) | CO | — | 90837 (60 min) | $70 | October 2026 | Rate quoted by a Rula representative in an exploratory call, per the poster; an offer, not a paid claim. source |
| All payers (flat) | — | — | 90837 (60 min) | $60 | October 2026 | Per commenter, who reports hearing that Rula pays for no-shows and late cancels. source |
| All payers (flat) | — | — | 90837 (60 min) | $105 | October 2026 | Flat rate quoted in recruitment, per commenter; an offer, not a paid claim. source |
| All payers (flat) | GA | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $80 | August 2026 | submitted |
| All payers (flat) | WA | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $80 | August 2026 | submitted |
| All payers (flat) | GA | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $80 | March 2026 | submitted |
| All payers (flat) | CA | PhD/PsyD | 90837 (60 min) | $90 | December 2025 | Rula pays a flat per-session rate regardless of payer. source |
| All payers (flat) | GA | — | 90837 (60 min) | $70 | December 2025 | Rula pays a flat per-session rate regardless of payer. source |
| All payers (flat) | GA | LPC/LMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $80 | October 2025 | submitted |
| All payers (flat) | CA | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $90 | January 2025 | submitted |
| All payers (flat) | MA | PhD/PsyD | 90837 (60 min) | $90 | January 2025 | submitted |
| All payers (flat) | CA | LMFT | 90837 (60 min) | $90 | January 2025 | submitted |
| All payers (flat) | CA | LCSW | 90837 (60 min) | $90 | December 2024 | submitted |
| All payers (flat) | CA | LCSW | 90834 (45 min) | $65 | December 2024 | submitted |
| All payers (flat) | — | — | — | $80 | November 2024 | flat per session regardless of payer at the time; raised to $90 later in 2024 source |
| All payers (flat) | IL | LCPC/LPCC/LCMHC | 90837 (60 min) | $70 | October 2024 | submitted |
| All payers (flat) | CA | PhD/PsyD | 90834 (45 min) | $80 | July 2024 | submitted |
| All payers (flat) | CA | LMFT | 90837 (60 min) | $90 | May 2020 | submitted |
Recent changes and reports: Review the actual rate sheet, documentation deadlines and referral terms. Rula’s transfer policy allows client-initiated transitions under conditions and prohibits clinician solicitation; review the policy before planning an off-platform move.
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Questions therapists ask about Rula
How much does Rula pay for a 90837?
Therapists reported 22 Rula rates for CPT 90837 between May 2020 and November 2026. The median was $80, with a range of $60 to $105.
When does Rula pay?
Every other Friday under Rula’s published schedule. Its payment guide requires documentation within 48 hours and reserves the right to reduce payment for late documentation.
What should I watch for with Rula?
Review the actual rate sheet, documentation deadlines and referral terms. Rula’s transfer policy allows client-initiated transitions under conditions and prohibits clinician solicitation; review the policy before planning an off-platform move.
Sources for payment and account terms
- Payment schedule and documentation conditions checked 2026-09-09
- Client transfers and solicitation checked 2026-09-09
- Leaving Rula checked 2026-09-09
All figures are community reports with sources linked; self-reported and unverified. Updated as new reports clear moderation.