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Increase Per Diem Reimbursement Rates pdf
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT · Psychiatry·Reimbursement
Effective date
May 1, 2019
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Connecticut Medicaid is increasing per diem rates for Private Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTF) to $610.00 for patients under 22, while requiring enhanced services including evidence-based treatment, family therapy, and transition care coordination. Facilities must submit compliance reports by October 1, 2019.
Action Required
By October 1, 2019: PRTF providers must submit compliance reports documenting implementation of five enhanced service standards (evidence-based treatment, therapeutic recreation, family therapy, transition care coordination, and quality management). By September 1, 2019: Implement all required enhanced services including staff training and formal Quality Management Plan. Update billing systems to use $610.00 per diem rate for code T2048 effective May 1, 2019.