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Timely Filing Requirements for Behavioral Health Services pdf
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT · Psychiatry·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Jul 1, 2018
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health) has implemented a one-year timely filing requirement for all behavioral health services effective July 1, 2018. When Medicaid is secondary payer, providers have one year from the primary insurance payment or denial date to submit claims.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must update claim tracking systems to monitor one-year timely filing deadlines for all Connecticut HUSKY Health behavioral health claims. For secondary Medicaid claims, track filing deadline from primary insurance payment/denial date. Review Chapter 5 'Claim Submission Information' in provider manual at www.ctdssmap.com for complete timely filing requirements. Late claims will be denied.