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DSS Important Message - Prior Authorization Reminder - 05.05.2025
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT · Psychiatry·Prior Authorization
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Connecticut Medicaid (DSS) is reminding Behavioral Health and Enhanced Care Clinic providers that procedure code H2019 (therapeutic behavioral services, per 15 minutes) requires prior authorization. Claims submitted without prior authorization will be denied.
Action Required
Immediately: Behavioral Health and Enhanced Care Clinic billing teams must ensure prior authorization is obtained for all H2019 (therapeutic behavioral services, per 15 minutes) procedures before submitting claims to Connecticut Medicaid. Update billing system to require prior auth verification for this code. Verify provider fee schedules at www.ctdssmap.com under Provider Fee Schedule Download. Failure to obtain prior authorization will result in claim denials.