MedicaidReimbursementMedium impact
2026.16 - Updates to the Obstetric (OBS) and Facility Obstetric (FTO) Rate Types
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT · OB-GYN, Family Medicine·Reimbursement
Effective date
Jan 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health) increased reimbursement rates for obstetric surgical, radiology, and office services under OBS and FTO rate types to 120% of 2025 Medicare physician fee schedule, effective retroactively to January 1, 2026. Claims meeting the increased rates will be automatically adjusted on April 24, 2026.
Action Required
By April 24, 2026: Review April 29, 2026 Remittance Advice for systematic adjustments to obstetric claims. Billing team should ensure usual and customary charges are billed for all Connecticut Medicaid obstetric services to maximize reimbursement under the new 120% Medicare rate structure. Download updated fee schedules from www.ctdssmap.com and verify OBS/FTO rate eligibility criteria are met for all obstetric claims.