MedicaidReimbursementMedium impact
Pediatric Inpatient Psychiatric Services - Interim Rate-Add Ons
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT · Psychiatry, Pediatrics·Reimbursement
Effective date
Jan 1, 2025
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Connecticut DSS is extending rate add-ons for pediatric inpatient psychiatric services for two years starting January 1, 2025. This affects reimbursement rates and methodology for medically necessary discharge delays at Connecticut hospitals providing pediatric psychiatric care.
Action Required
By January 1, 2025: Billing teams at Connecticut hospitals providing pediatric inpatient psychiatric services should review the proposed State Plan Amendment at https://portal.ct.gov/DSS/Health-And-Home-Care/Medicaid-State-Plan-Amendments and submit comments to DSS if applicable. Monitor for final approval to ensure proper reimbursement rate implementation.