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2023.32 Provider Bulletin - Discontinuation of the Optional COVID19 Testing Group - Effective 05.12.2023 pdf
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
May 12, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Connecticut Medicaid will discontinue the COVID-19 Testing Group coverage effective May 12, 2023, ending federal authority to reimburse services under this optional coverage. Claims submitted for this coverage group for dates of service May 12, 2023 and forward will be denied.
Action Required
By May 12, 2023: Billing team must stop submitting claims for patients with 'COVID-19 Limited Coverage' eligibility. Continue processing claims for this group only for dates of service through May 11, 2023. Direct affected patients to Access Health CT at 1-855-805-4325 or www.accesshealthct.com for alternative coverage options.