Who is affected by this change?

This affects Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health) Wound Care providers in CT on Medicaid plans.

When does this change take effect?

This change is effective Jan 1, 2024.

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DSS Important Message - Electronic Visit Verification Implementation Update pdf

Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT · Wound Care·Provider Bulletin

Effective date

Jan 1, 2024

We identified it

Jun 20, 2026

Days to comply

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Summary

Connecticut Medicaid has received approval to delay Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) implementation for home health care services and will offer providers a choice between the state's EVV system (SAM) or approved third-party systems. All home health providers must comply with EVV requirements by January 1, 2024.

Action Required

Action needed

By January 1, 2024: Home health agencies must implement Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) system for all Medicaid home health care services. Choose between state's SAM system (available spring 2023) or third-party Alternate EVV system (requires testing and certification with Sandata). Monitor DSS bulletins for technical specifications expected January 2023 and town hall sessions.

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