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Expedited Medicaid Eligibility Processing for Individuals with Medical Emergencies pdf
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT · Emergency Medicine·Provider Bulletin
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Connecticut providers are reminded that expedited Medicaid eligibility processing is available for individuals with medical emergencies through Access Health CT and DSS Connect. Most individuals can receive real-time Medicaid eligibility determinations, and providers can rely on proof of coverage letters as payment guarantees for 30 days.
Action Required
Immediately: Front desk staff should direct emergency patients needing Medicaid coverage to apply online at www.accesshealthct.com (for most patients) or www.Connect.ct.gov (for Medicare recipients/65+), then call DSS Benefit Center at 1-855-626-6632 to request expedited processing. Billing team should accept proof of coverage letters as payment guarantee for 30 days and obtain temporary client IDs per bulletins 2014-15 and 2014-29.