MedicaidReimbursementMedium impact
Home Health Medication Administration Reimbursement Reduction
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT·Pharmacy
Effective date
Jul 1, 2016
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Connecticut Medicaid is reducing reimbursement rates for home health medication administration by 15% effective July 1, 2016. The new rate for both oral/injectable medication administration (T1502) and other medication administration (T1503) is $51.96 per visit.
Action Required
Effective July 1, 2016: Billing team must update fee schedules in billing system to reflect new reimbursement rate of $51.96 per visit for codes T1502 and T1503 for Connecticut Medicaid patients. Review utilization of nurse delegation and other cost-effective alternatives for medication administration when clinically appropriate.