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Provider Bulletin - Policy Updates – Gender Affirmation Surgery
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT · Plastic Surgery, Urology, OB-GYN +1 more·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Aug 1, 2022
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Connecticut Medicaid (CMAP) has updated clinical review criteria for gender affirming surgery effective immediately. Providers must follow new prior authorization requirements and reference the updated Gender Affirmation Surgery Policy available on the HUSKY Health website.
Action Required
Immediately: Review the updated Gender Affirmation Surgery Policy on the HUSKY Health website at https://portal.ct.gov/husky under Information for Providers > Medical Management > Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines. For prior authorization questions, contact CHNCT at 1-800-440-5071 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Ensure all gender affirming surgery cases follow the new clinical review criteria for prior authorization submissions.