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Autism Waiver Addition of Nutrition Service pdf
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT · Family Medicine, Pediatrics·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Jan 1, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Connecticut's Autism Waiver program is adding nutrition services effective January 1, 2023, requiring prior authorization and credentialing with Allied Community Resources. The new service uses HCPCS code S9470 for nutritional counseling at $20.00 per 15-minute unit, limited to 4 units per week and 25 hours per year.
Action Required
By January 1, 2023: Home health agencies must complete credentialing with Allied Community Resources (860-627-9500) and enroll as Autism Waiver Service providers through www.ctdssmap.com Provider Enrollment. Billing team must obtain prior authorization from DSS Autism Waiver Case Manager Michael Olesen (michael.olesen@ct.gov) for all S9470 services and update billing system to enforce limits of 4 units per week and 25 hours per year.