MedicaidReimbursementMedium impact
Home Health Medication Administration Reimbursement Reduction
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT · Home Health·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.