What insurance pays therapists in Nebraska
In Nebraska, insurers typically reimburse $70 to $131 for a 60-minute therapy session (CPT 90837), depending on the payer. Typical rates for every payer and code are in the table below. Updated July 2026.
- Reimbursement rates retrieved from CMS transparency data
- Updated July 2026
Rates by payer and CPT code in Nebraska
UnitedHealthcare is typically the strongest payer for a 60-minute session in Nebraska, at $131, while Aetna sits lowest at $110. Taken together, Nebraska runs about 3% above the national average across the same networks. The grid below is the full picture: every payer and session type, using the conservative low end of each payer's published contracts.
| Payer | 90837 (60-min therapy) | 90834 (45-min therapy) | 90791 (Initial evaluation) | 90847 (Family therapy) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | $110 | $85 | $129 | $96 |
| Cigna | $70 | $65 | $97 | $70 |
| UnitedHealthcare | $131 | $87 | $136 | $104 |
Payer by payer in Nebraska
Aetna in Nebraska
Aetna typically reimburses $110 for a 60-minute session (90837) in Nebraska, with contracts commonly running $110–$131. That's about 4% below its national figure. All Aetna rates.
Cigna in Nebraska
Cigna hasn't published enough Nebraska-specific data, so the honest figure is its national one: typically $70 for a 60-minute session (90837), with contracts commonly running $70–$99. All Cigna rates.
UnitedHealthcare in Nebraska
UnitedHealthcare typically reimburses $131 for a 60-minute session (90837) in Nebraska, with contracts commonly running $131–$148. That's about 13% above its national figure. All UnitedHealthcare rates.
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About this data
From CMS Transparency in Coverage files, which insurers must publish. This page reflects published contracted rates for licensed behavioral health providers in Nebraska. Each figure is the typical contracted rate for master's-level clinicians (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT): a guide, not a quote, and credentialing never guarantees panel acceptance. Last synced July 2026.
Common questions
- Which insurance pays therapists the most in Nebraska?
- UnitedHealthcare, typically $131 for a 60-minute session (90837); Aetna is lowest at $110.
- Is therapy reimbursement in Nebraska higher or lower than the national average?
- About 3% above the typical national rate for a 60-minute session, across the same payers.
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