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Services Covered under the Optional Medicaid Coverage Group “COVID-19 Testing Group” for Uninsured Connecticut Residents pdf

Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice +3 more·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Mar 18, 2020
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Connecticut implemented a special Medicaid coverage group for COVID-19 testing for uninsured residents, covering testing, related office visits, and chest x-rays. This is a limited benefit program that does not cover treatment, prescriptions, or transportation.

Action Required

Action needed
Billing team must verify eligibility through DXC AEVS system for 'COVID-19 Limited Coverage' status before billing COVID-19 testing services. Direct uninsured Connecticut residents to apply at www.accesshealthct.com or call 1-855-805-4325. Bill only covered services listed in bulletin - other services will be denied. No prior authorization required for covered services.

Affected Billing Codes

99201
99202
99203
99204
99205
99211
99212
99213
99214
99215
99281
99282
99283
99284
99285
G0463
U0001
U0002
87635
86328
87275
87276
87279
87400
87501
87502
87503
87804
87280
87420
87634
87807
86769
87631
87632
87633
71045
71046
71047
71048