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2023.50 Provider Bulletin - Reimbursement for Intermediate Substance Use Disorder Treatment at Behavioral Health FQHCs pdf
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT · Psychiatry·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Jul 1, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Connecticut Medicaid requires Behavioral Health FQHCs to obtain certification to provide intermediate substance use disorder treatment services (ASAM levels 1-WM, 2-WM, 2.1, 2.5) effective July 1, 2023. Providers without proper certification will be subject to claim recoupments and cannot bill for these services.
Action Required
By June 27, 2023: Behavioral Health FQHCs must upload provisional certification documents, CEO acknowledgment of 24-month deadline, and provider enrollment addendum to the Web Portal. Update provider demographic information with appropriate certifications. Ensure each site is separately certified for ASAM levels 1-WM, 2-WM, 2.1, and 2.5 services. Claims for intermediate SUD services without proper certification will be subject to recoupment.