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Opioid Legislation
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Jul 1, 2016
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Connecticut implemented a 7-day limit on opioid prescriptions for first-time adult prescriptions and all minor prescriptions, with exceptions requiring medical documentation. Practitioners must review prescription monitoring systems for controlled substances over 72-hour supplies.
Action Required
For Connecticut providers only: Document medical necessity in patient records when prescribing opioids beyond 7-day supply. Review Connecticut Prescription Monitoring and Reporting System (CPMRS) before prescribing controlled substances over 72-hour supply. Discuss opioid risks with minors and their guardians when prescribing.