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DSS Important Message Home Health Authorizations - Upcoming Change PDF
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT · Home Health·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Feb 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Effective February 1, 2024, all home health prior authorization requests submitted via the medical authorization portal will be pended for medical necessity review. Change Healthcare's InterQual criteria will no longer automatically launch during submission, requiring manual review of all requests.
Action Required
By February 1, 2024: Home health providers must continue submitting all prior authorization requests via the medical authorization portal at https://portal.ct.gov/HUSKY, but expect all requests to be pended for medical necessity review instead of automatic InterQual processing. Allow additional processing time for approvals due to manual review requirements.