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Updated Home Health Agency Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Important Updates
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Mar 20, 2017
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) requirements for home health agencies have been updated with delayed implementation dates, temporary suspension of Medicare denial/ABN requirements for Medicaid claims, and expanded scheduling flexibility. The skilled mandated use date moved from April 1 to April 3, 2017, and Medicare denial documentation is temporarily not required for dual-eligible clients.
Action Required
By April 3, 2017: Home health agencies must implement EVV system compliance. Immediately stop adding Medicare as a payer in Santrax system for dual-eligible clients effective March 20, 2017. Continue using TPL function for private insurance denials only. Update visit scheduling to utilize new 6-hour tolerance window and alternate caregiver flexibility for skilled visits.