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Pediatric Inpatient Psychiatric Services pdf
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT · Psychiatry·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Dec 1, 2021
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Connecticut Medicaid has implemented two new voluntary value-based payment programs for pediatric inpatient psychiatric services, offering rate add-ons for hospitals that increase bed capacity and meet specific quality requirements. Eligible hospitals can receive enhanced per diem rates ranging from $1,125 to $1,217.74 depending on hospital type and year.
Action Required
Hospitals providing pediatric inpatient psychiatric services in Connecticut should evaluate eligibility for the voluntary value-based payment programs. Contact Connecticut Medicaid's behavioral health ASO to submit written requests for participation, ensure compliance with bed capacity increase requirements (minimum 10% or 2 beds compared to 2019 baseline), and implement required quality measures including post-discharge follow-up calls within 7 days and participation in Zero Suicide Learning Community.