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2023.63 Provider Bulletin - Pediatric Inpatient Psychiatric Services pdf
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT · Psychiatry·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Dec 1, 2021
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Connecticut Medicaid has established a voluntary value-based payment program offering rate add-ons for hospitals that increase pediatric inpatient psychiatric bed capacity by at least 10% or 2 beds compared to 2019 levels. Participating hospitals must meet strict requirements including bed tracking, post-discharge follow-up calls, and quality improvement initiatives.
Action Required
Connecticut hospitals providing pediatric inpatient psychiatric services: Review eligibility criteria and consider submitting written request to DSS or behavioral health ASO if interested in participating. Must demonstrate ability to increase bed capacity by minimum 10% or 2 beds compared to 2019 quarterly averages and comply with all ongoing requirements including bed tracking, 7-day post-discharge calls, and quality initiatives. Program ends December 31, 2024.