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DSS Important Message - Chronic Disease Hospital Reimbursement Public Notice

Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT·Reimbursement
Effective date
Apr 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Connecticut DSS is implementing changes to chronic disease hospital reimbursement effective April 1, 2026, including one-time supplemental payments to private free-standing chronic disease hospitals and rebasing of per diem rates for facilities with high Medicaid utilization. This affects Medicaid reimbursement methodology for chronic disease hospital services.

Action Required

Action needed
By April 1, 2026: Billing team should review the detailed SPA 26-0015 documents at https://portal.ct.gov/DSS/Health-And-Home-Care/Medicaid-State-Plan-Amendments to understand specific reimbursement changes for chronic disease hospital services. Monitor for updated fee schedules and per diem rates that may affect Medicaid billing for qualifying facilities.