MedicaidReimbursementMedium impact
2025.71 - January 2026 Quarterly HIPAA Compliant Update-Laboratory Fee Schedule
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT·Reimbursement
Effective date
Jan 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health) updated their Laboratory fee schedule effective January 1, 2026 to incorporate HCPCS changes and maintain HIPAA compliance. Reimbursement rates are set at 70% of Medicare using 2026 payment determinations, with potential future adjustments pending Medicare's final lab fee schedule publication.
Action Required
By January 1, 2026: Billing team must download the updated Connecticut Laboratory fee schedule from www.ctdssmap.com (Provider > Provider Fee Schedule Download > Lab) to ensure accurate coding and reimbursement for HUSKY Health programs. Outpatient hospitals must continue following CMAP Addendum B for coverage and payment guidelines.