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2023.29 Provider Bulletin - State Funded Postpartum Care for Non-Citizens pdf
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT · OB-GYN, Family Medicine, Pediatrics·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Apr 1, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Connecticut is adding a new State Medical Postpartum coverage group effective April 1, 2023, providing 12 months of postpartum care to non-citizen pregnant individuals who don't qualify for Medicaid due to immigration status. Claims should be submitted to Gainwell Technologies and will show as 'HUSKY A' in eligibility verification systems.
Action Required
By April 1, 2023: Billing team must update eligibility verification processes to recognize State Medical Postpartum patients showing as 'HUSKY A' in Gainwell's AEVS system. Continue submitting claims electronically to Gainwell Technologies for these beneficiaries. Train staff to identify non-citizen postpartum patients who may qualify for this new 12-month coverage period.