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DSS Important Message - Reminder of upcoming COPE - CONFIDENT Caregiver - CAPABLE Provider Forums
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT · Occupational Therapy·Provider Bulletin
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Connecticut DSS is offering free training through June 30, 2025 for home health agencies to become certified in new evidence-based service models (COPE, Confident Caregiver, and CAPABLE). Enhanced reimbursement rates are available for Occupational Therapists and Registered Nurses providing these services, with an additional 10% rate increase through June 30, 2025.
Action Required
By June 30, 2025: Home health agencies interested in COPE/Confident Caregiver or CAPABLE programs should register for free training through Drexel University or Johns Hopkins University before funding expires. Attend upcoming provider forums (February 21 or February 25, 2025) for enrollment information. Update billing systems to reflect new enhanced OT rates ($31.16 per 15 minutes) and RN rates ($31.16 per 15 minutes) through June 30, 2025, then reduced rates ($28.33 for OT, $28.33 for RN) starting July 1, 2025.