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Reminder of Connecticut Medicaid Coverage of Hospice Benefit pdf
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT · Palliative Care, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine +1 more·Provider Bulletin
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health) reminder clarifying that hospice services are a covered benefit with four levels of care available. This is a reminder bulletin, not a policy change, reiterating existing coverage for hospice care including routine home care, continuous care, inpatient care, and respite care.
Action Required
No immediate action required. This is a reminder of existing Connecticut Medicaid hospice coverage. Billing teams should ensure they are familiar with hospice Notice of Election (NOE) filing requirements and refer to Chapter 8 of the Connecticut Medical Assistance Program Provider manual for claim submission instructions if billing hospice services.