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Community Health Network of Connecticut Inc Inpatient Elective Authorizations
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT·Provider Bulletin
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Community Health Network of Connecticut Inc. now requires hospitals to contact them directly when planned inpatient admission dates change to update authorizations. Failure to notify CHNCT of date changes will result in inpatient claim denials.
Action Required
Immediately: Hospital billing staff must establish workflow to contact CHNCT at 1-800-440-5071 whenever a planned inpatient admission date changes from the originally authorized date. Update scheduling and admissions processes to trigger authorization updates. Failure to update authorizations will cause inpatient claims to be denied by Gainwell.