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REVISED: Prior Authorization for Medical Inpatient Hospital Stays
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT·Prior Authorization
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health) has revised their prior authorization requirements for medical inpatient hospital stays. This is a very recent update that supersedes previous guidance and requires immediate attention from billing teams handling Connecticut Medicaid patients.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must review the updated Connecticut Medicaid prior authorization requirements for inpatient hospital stays at https://www.huskyhealthct.org/provider_postings/Prior_Auth_for_Medical_Inpatient_Hospital_Stay.pdf. Update authorization workflows and staff training to comply with revised requirements. Failure to obtain proper prior authorization will result in claim denials for Connecticut Medicaid patients.