MedicaidPrior AuthMedium impact
Expansion of Step Therapy Drug Classes
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT·Pharmacy
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health) has expanded their step therapy requirements to additional drug classes, meaning more medications will require patients to try less expensive alternatives first before coverage is approved. This affects prescription-related billing and prior authorization processes for Connecticut Medicaid patients.
Action Required
Immediately: Review the full policy bulletin at the provided URL to identify specific drug classes affected. Update prior authorization workflows for Connecticut Medicaid patients to include new step therapy requirements. Inform providers about expanded step therapy requirements so they can adjust prescribing patterns and obtain necessary prior authorizations. Monitor claim denials for prescription-related services that may now require step therapy documentation.