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IMPORTANT REMINDER to Register for Upcoming COPE and CAPABLE Provider Forums PDF
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT · Occupational Therapy·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Jan 1, 2025
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Connecticut DSS is implementing new evidence-based home health services (COPE and CAPABLE) with 25% rate increases for OTs and RNs through December 2024, then 15% increases starting January 2025. Free training is available through ARP funding until June 30, 2025.
Action Required
By June 30, 2025: Occupational therapy and nursing staff should register for free COPE and CAPABLE training through Drexel University and Johns Hopkins University before certification fees apply. Billing team must update OT and RN rates for these programs - use $31.16 per 15 minutes through December 31, 2024, then $28.33 per 15 minutes starting January 1, 2025. Register for provider forums using the provided link to learn enrollment requirements.