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DSS Important Message - Upcoming COPE/CONFIDENT Caregiver and 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 for new evidence-based home health services (COPE/Confident Caregiver and CAPABLE) through June 30, 2025, with enhanced reimbursement rates for Occupational Therapists and Registered Nurses providing these services under Medicaid waiver programs.
Action Required
By June 30, 2025: Home health agencies interested in providing COPE/Confident Caregiver or CAPABLE services should register for free training at Drexel University or Johns Hopkins University before training costs shift to providers. Attend provider forums on February 21, 2025 (CAPABLE) or February 25, 2025 (COPE/Confident Caregiver) for enrollment information. Update billing systems to reflect new enhanced OT rates ($31.16 per 15 minutes through June 30, 2025, then $28.33) and RN rates ($31.16 per 15 minutes through June 30, 2025, then $28.33) for these specific programs.