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Postponement: New Policies and Procedures Regarding Requirements for Payment of DME, including Customized Wheelchairs

Q: Who is affected by this change?

This affects Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health) PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehab), Neurology, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy providers in CT on Medicaid plans.

Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT · PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehab), Neurology, Orthopedics +2 more·Reimbursement

Effective date

Not stated

We identified it

Jun 20, 2026

Days to comply

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Summary

Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health) has postponed the implementation of new policies and procedures regarding payment requirements for durable medical equipment (DME), including customized wheelchairs. The previous announcement of new requirements has been delayed.

Action Required

Action needed

Immediately: Billing team should review the full policy document at the provided URL to understand what requirements were postponed and monitor for future updates on when the new DME payment requirements will take effect. Continue using current billing procedures for customized wheelchairs and DME until further notice.

Related policy hubs

Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health) policies CT policy changes PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehab)Neurology Orthopedics Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy