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2024.10 - Provider Bulletin Reimbursement on Pharmacy POS claims for Blood Glucose Test Strips & Alcohol Prep Pads PDF
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT · Endocrinology·Pharmacy
Effective date
Apr 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Connecticut Medicaid is changing reimbursement rates for diabetic blood glucose test strips from AWP to WAC pricing, and capping alcohol prep pads at $6.00 per 100 pads, both with no dispensing fee. These changes affect pharmacy point-of-sale claims for HUSKY Health programs.
Action Required
No action required for medical billing teams. This policy change only affects pharmacy providers submitting point-of-sale claims for diabetic supplies through Connecticut Medicaid's pharmacy benefit program.