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DSS Important Message - Adjustments to Inpatient and Outpatient Hospital Supplemental Payments, Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) Payments, and Practitioner Supplemental Payments Public Notice
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT·Reimbursement
Effective date
Jul 1, 2026
We identified it
Jul 10, 2026
Summary
Connecticut DSS is amending its Medicaid State Plan (SPA 26-0025) effective July 1, 2026, to adjust payment methodologies for inpatient hospital supplemental payments, outpatient hospital supplemental payments, disproportionate share hospital (DSH) payments, and practitioner supplemental payments. The specific payment adjustments are not detailed in this notice; providers must review the full SPA documentation and submit comments through the state portal.
Action Required
By June 30, 2026: Billing and compliance teams must review the complete Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA 26-0025) documentation at https://portal.ct.gov/DSS/Health-And-Home-Care/Medicaid-State-Plan-Amendments to identify specific payment calculation changes for supplemental and DSH payments. Contact the DSS Reimbursement Control unit (https://www.ct.gov/dss/rcon) to clarify how adjustments apply to your provider type. Update internal billing documentation, fee schedules, and billing system settings to reflect new payment methodologies for affected service lines. If inpatient or outpatient supplemental payments or DSH allocations are material to your revenue, consult with finance and compliance leadership. Failure to implement changes by July 1, 2026, may result in payment processing errors and claim denials.