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Self-Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring Devices pdf
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Cardiology +2 more·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Nov 1, 2019
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY A, C, and D) now covers self-measured blood pressure monitoring devices as durable medical equipment without prior authorization. Devices are limited to one per member every three years effective November 1, 2019.
Action Required
Billing team must update DME billing procedures for Connecticut Medicaid patients: Ensure prescriptions for blood pressure monitors include all required elements (member info, diagnosis, length of need, device type, cuff size, prescriber signature). Verify patient eligibility for device (one per member every 3 years). Direct patients to enrolled CMAP DME providers using the HUSKY Health provider directory.