Who is affected by this change?

This affects Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health) Psychiatry providers in CT on Medicaid plans.

When does this change take effect?

This change is effective Feb 1, 2018.

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Attention Methadone Providers pdf

Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT · Psychiatry·Provider Bulletin

Effective date

Feb 1, 2018

We identified it

Jun 20, 2026

Days to comply

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Summary

Connecticut Medicaid has implemented new operational policies for methadone maintenance providers that must be followed for all claims with dates of service on or after February 1, 2018. Providers must comply with updated DSS Behavioral Health Clinic Regulations and access the new requirements via the CMAP website.

Action Required

Action needed

By February 1, 2018: Methadone maintenance providers must review and comply with the updated DSS Behavioral Health Clinic Regulations (sections 17b-262-817 to 17b-262-828). Access the new operational policy at www.ctdssmap.com under Information > Publications > Provider Manuals Chapter 7 > Clinic. Update billing practices to ensure compliance with all new regulatory requirements for methadone maintenance claims.

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