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Hospital Monthly Important Message - 09.13.2021 pdf
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT · Nephrology, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Jul 1, 2021
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Connecticut Medicaid (CMAP) has updated payment rates for procedure codes with status indicators G or K effective July 1, 2021, expanded Emergency Medicaid coverage for dialysis treatment for ESRD patients regardless of immigration status, and will reimburse third doses of COVID-19 vaccines for immunocompromised individuals effective August 12, 2021.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team should verify that claims for dates of service July 1, 2021 and forward with status indicators G or K are processing at correct payment rates. For dialysis providers: Begin billing Emergency Medicaid for ESRD treatment including hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis with 12-month authorization periods. For vaccine providers: Submit claims for third dose COVID-19 vaccine administration for immunocompromised patients effective August 12, 2021, and continue using HRSA reimbursement for non-citizens not eligible for Medicaid.