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CMAP COVID-19 Response – Emergency Medicaid for Non-Citizens pdf

Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT · Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine +2 more·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Apr 1, 2020
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Connecticut Medicaid now covers COVID-19 assessment, testing, and hospital treatment as emergency medical conditions for non-citizens who don't qualify for full Medicaid. Providers should maintain fiscal records to identify COVID-19 services provided to uninsured patients to maximize Medicaid reimbursement.

Action Required

Action needed
Immediately: Billing team must maintain separate fiscal records for all COVID-19 assessment, testing, and treatment services provided to uninsured non-citizen patients. Submit emergency Medicaid claims following current hospital process. Non-hospital providers should await additional guidance bulletin for specific claim submission procedures.