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2024.67 - Pediatric Inpatient Psychiatric Services - Implementation of VBP Program
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT · Psychiatry·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Jan 1, 2027
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Connecticut is implementing a voluntary Value-Based Payment (VBP) program for pediatric inpatient psychiatric services, effective January 1, 2027 (delayed from 2025). General hospitals and private psychiatric hospitals can choose to participate in performance-based payments or remain on current interim rate programs.
Action Required
By October 2025: Hospitals providing pediatric inpatient psychiatric services should review quarterly VBP performance reports when they become available. Before January 2027: Decide whether to participate in the voluntary VBP program or remain on current interim rate add-on programs. Monitor length of stay, re-admission rates, and connect-to-care metrics starting January 2025 as these will determine payment tiers.