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Changes to the CT Medicaid Preferred Drug List, Hepatitis C Prior Authorization Criteria, Reminder About the 5 day Emergency Supply and Billing Clarification for Brand Name Medications on the PDL
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology +1 more·Prior Authorization
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health) has updated their Preferred Drug List with changes to Hepatitis C prior authorization criteria and billing clarification for brand name medications. The policy also reminds providers about the 5-day emergency supply rule for prescription medications.
Action Required
Immediately: Review the full policy document at the provided URL to understand specific prior authorization changes for Hepatitis C medications and brand name billing requirements. Update prior authorization workflows for affected medications and ensure staff understand the 5-day emergency supply provisions for Connecticut Medicaid patients.