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2023.17 Provider Bulletin - Coverage of At Home COVID-19 Over the Counter Test Kits pdf
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
May 11, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY) will continue covering at-home COVID-19 OTC test kits beyond the May 11, 2023 Public Health Emergency expiration, through at least September 30, 2024. Coverage includes 8 tests per member per 30 days without prior authorization, and pharmacists can dispense without prescriptions using their own NPI as the prescribing provider.
Action Required
Immediately: Pharmacy billing staff must update claim submission procedures to allow pharmacist NPI as prescribing provider NPI for COVID-19 home test kit claims for HUSKY members. Ensure no co-payments are collected from HUSKY B members. Verify billing system allows up to 8 tests per member per 30-day period without prior authorization through September 30, 2024.