MedicaidReimbursementMedium impact
Phase II Children's Dental Fee Schedule Reduction
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT · Dentistry·Reimbursement
Effective date
Sep 1, 2016
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Connecticut Medicaid is implementing a 2% reduction in reimbursement rates for children's dental services effective September 1, 2016. Adult dental fee schedules remain unchanged, and certain selective services listed in bulletin PB 2016-45 are exempt from the reduction.
Action Required
Before September 1, 2016: Billing team must download updated pediatric dental fee schedules from www.ctdssmap.com or www.ctdhp.com to reflect 2% rate reduction. Update billing system with new reimbursement rates for children's dental services only. Verify exempted services from bulletin PB 2016-45 maintain current rates. Contact Provider Assistance Center at 1-800-842-8440 for technical assistance accessing fee schedules.