PA = CT BHP Provider Alert
PN = CT BHP Provider Notice
PB = DSS Provider Bulletin
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2022 Bulletins
- Updated Guidelines for Smoking and Tobacco Use Cessation Agents, Counseling and Treatment Products for HUSKY B Members
(PB 2022-106)
To: All CTBHP Providers - 1. Updating Physician Administered Drugs on the Behavioral Health Clinic Fee Schedule 2. Addition of J0575 – Buprenorphine/naloxone
(PB 2022-105)
To: All CT BHP Providers - Autism Waiver Addition of Nutrition Service
(PB 2022-108)
To: Autism Waiver Service Providers and Home Health Agencies - Rate Increase on Select Behavioral Health Services
(PB 2022-107)
To: Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities and Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinics that provide Children’s Behavioral Health Home-Based Services - Ambulatory Withdrawal Managment Billing Guidelines
(PB 2022-91)
To: All CT BHP Providers - New Eligibility Groups State HUSKY A and HUSKY B
(PB 2022-85)
To: All CT BHP Providers - Guidance for Services Rendered by an Associate Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician Working in Private Practice Under the Supervision of an Applicable Qualified Independent Licensed Clinician
(PB 2022-67)
To: All CT BHP Behavioral Health Providers enrolled in independent practice and group practice, Psychologists, Licensed Martial and Family Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors - HUSKY Health Member Eligibility – Keep Connecticut Covered!
(PA 2022-09)
To: All CT BHP Providers
- Removal of Prior Authorization for Select Behavioral Health Services
(PB 2022-77)
To: Hospital Behavioral Health Outpatient, Behavioral Health Clinics, Enhanced Care Clinics, Behavioral Health FQHCs, Medical Clinics, Physicians, APRNs and Behavioral Health Clinicians
- Changes for Encrypted or Secure Emails
(PA 2022-10)
To: All CT BHP Providers
- CT BHP ProviderConnect Authorization Activity Report Capabilities
(PA 2022-07)
To: All CT BHP Providers - CT BHP ProviderConnect Internet Browser Recommendation
(PA 2022-06)
To: CT BHP Providers - Implementation of Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Reimbursement for SUD Treatment at Free-Standing Residential Treatment Facilities
(PB 2022-39)
To: Free-Standing Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Residential Treatment Facilities - Implementation of Medicaid Reimbursement for SUD Inpatient Treatment at State Operated and Private Psychiatric Hospitals Pursuant to Section 1115 Demonstration Waiver for Services Previously Excluded from Coverage by Federal Law
(PB 2022-21)
To: State Operated and Private Psychiatric Hospitals Providing Inpatient Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment as the Primary Inpatient Treatment Service - System Enhancements for Withdrawal Management Treatment Services
(PA 2022-04)
To: General Inpatient and State Institution Psychiatric Hospitals, Freestanding Drug and Alcohol Abuse Centers - COVID Surge Response – Temporary Change in Authorization Parameters for Hospital Based Medically Managed Intensive Inpatient Withdrawal Management Services (ASAM 4-WM)
(PA 2022-02)
To: Inpatient General Acute Care Hospitals - COVID Surge Response – Temporary Change in Authorization Parameters for Inpatient Psychiatric Level of Care
(PA 2022-01)
To: Inpatient General Acute Care Hospitals and Freestanding Psychiatric Hospitals - CT BHP Closure – Holiday Observance (Observances of 2022 listed)
(PN 2022-01)
To: All CT BHP Providers
2021 Bulletins
- Important Reminder Regarding Outpatient Authorization Requirements
(PA 2021-10)
To: All CT BHP Providers - System Enhancements – 4 Digit Authorization Line- START DATE 9/15/21
(PA 2021-08)
To: CT BHP Autism Spectrum Disorder Providers - CT BHP Claims Submission Notification- Update
(PA 2021-07)
To: CT BHP Providers - POSTPONED START DATE- System Enhancements – 4 Digit Authorization Line
(PA 2021-06)
To: CT BHP Autism Spectrum Disorder Providers - System Enhancements – 4 Digit Authorization Line
(PA 2021-05)
To: CT BHP Autism Spectrum Disorder Providers - Important Updates Regarding Prior Authorization Reinstatements
(PA 2021-04)
To: All CT BHP Providers - Home Health Bypass Plus Program Enhancement
(PA 2021-03)
To: CT BHP Home Health Providers - Re-Qualification Process for CMAP ASD Providers
(PA 2021-01)
To: CT BHP Autism Spectrum Disorder Providers - Pediatric Inpatient Psychiatric Services
(PB 2021-41)
To: Connecticut General Hospitals, Private Psychiatric Hospitals, Chronic Disease Hospitals, Children’s General Hospitals - New ProviderConnect Super User Access
(PN 2021-05)
To: All CT BHP Providers - Updated Spravato Authorization Forms
(PN2021-04)
To: CT BHP Prescribing Providers - Enrollment and Claims Information for CT Housing Engagement and Support Services (CHESS) Program
(PB 2021-31)
To: All Providers - Reinstatement of HUSKY B Medical Copayments
(PB 2021-32)
To: All Providers - REVISED Reinstating Prior Authorization Requirements that were Suspended During the Public Health Emergency
(PB 2021-26)
To: All Providers - Reinstating Prior Authorization Requirements that were Suspended During the Public Health Emergency
(PB 2021-26)
To: All Providers - “interChange Provider Important Message”
RE: Reinstatement of Prior Authorization Requirements
All Providers - Clinical Specialties and Services Update
(PN 2021-02)
CT BHP Providers
2020 Bulletins
- Out-of-State and Border Hospital Reimbursement – Effective January 1, 2021
(PB 2020-91)
To: Out-of-State and Border Hospitals - Spravato® Coverage Guidelines
(PB 2020-83)
To: Pharmacy Providers, Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and Hospitals - Rate Increases
(PB 2020-77)
To: Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders (CHCPE), Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Personal Care Assistance (PCA), Mental Health and Autism Waiver Service Providers, Home Health Agencies - CMAP COVID-19 Response – Bulletin 41: Temporary Flexibility of Face-to-Face Requirements for Home Health Evaluations/Assessments
(PB 2020-68)
To: Home Health Agencies, Access Agencies and Hospice Agencies - Updated Opioid Prior Authorization Requirements
(PB 2020-58)
To: Pharmacy Providers, Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Clinics, Long Term Care Providers and Hospitals - Clarification of Provider Bulletin 2020-44:
(Attention: All Providers) - CMAP COVID-19 Response – Bulletin 31: Updated Synchronized Telemedicine (Audio and Video) Services – for Autism Spectrum Disorder Providers
(PB 2020-47)
(Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Providers) - Process Clarification for BH Inpatient Authorizations and Timely Filing Edits for Ambulatory Detox Svcs
(PN 2020-03)
(CT BHP Inpatient and Ambulatory Detox Providers) - CMAP COVID-19 Response – Bulletin 38: Additional Changes to the Synchronized Telemedicine Program
(PB2020-38) - CMAP COVID-19 Response – Bulletin 23: Changes to the Prior Authorization Requirements for Specified Services
(PB2020-33) - CMAP COVID-19 Response – Bulletin 25: Non-Emergency Medical Transportation and Non-Emergency Ambulance Transportation
(PB2020-39) - CMAP COVID-19 Response – Bulletin 11: Emergency School Based Child Health (SBCH) Program Changes
(PB2020-26) - CMAP COVID-19 Response – Bulletin 10: Expanded Use of Synchronized Telemedicine for Specified Behavioral Health Group Therapy Services and Autism Spectrum Disorder Services
(PB2020-25) - CMAP COVID-19 Response – Bulletin 9 Emergency Temporary Telemedicine Coverage for Specified Therapy Services Rendered at Rehabilitation Clinics
(PB2020-24) - CMAP COVID-19 Response – Bulletin 13: Emergency Temporary Telemedicine Coverage/Telephonic Coverage for Specified Home Health Services and Hospice Services
(PB2020-28) - New Prior Authorization Submission Guidelines for PAs That Require a Letter of Medical Necessity
(PB2020-20) - CMAP COVID-19 Response – Bulletin 5 – Elimination of Copayments for Services Rendered to HUSKY B Members
(PB2020-15) - CMAP COVID-19 Response – Bulletin 4: Expanded Telemedicine and New Audio-Only (Telephonic) Services
(PB2020-14) - Process Update for Administrative Denials Related to Home Based Service and Autism Spectrum Disorder Authorizations
(PA 2020-01)
(CT BHP Autism Spectrum Disorder Providers) - Performing Providers Required for Autism Specialist Groups
(PB 2020-08) - CTBHP Office Closure
(PN 2020-02)
(CT BHP Closure – Holiday Observance) - CMAP COVID-19 Response – Bulletin 1: Emergency Temporary Telemedicine Coverage
(PB 2020-10) - New Coverage of Specified Telemedicine Services Under the Connecticut Medical Assistance Program (CMAP)
(PB 2020-09)
2019 Bulletins
- CT BHP Office Closure
(PN 2019-09)
(Alert to CT BHP Providers) - CT BHP Closure- Holiday Observance
(PN – 2019-05)
(Alert to CT BHP Providers) - Process Update for Intensive Outpatient Concurrent Review Requests
(PA 2019-04)
(Alert to: Intensive Outpatient Providers) - Process Update for Date Extension and Backdating Requests for Intermediate, Home Based Service and Autism Spectrum Disorder Authorizations
(PA 2019-03)
(Alert to: CT BHP Intermediate, Home Based Service and Autism Spectrum Disorder Providers) - Enhanced Care Clinic Movement Request
(PB – 2019-16)
(Alert to Freestanding Mental Health Clinics and Hospital Outpatient Clinics) - Updated Coding Guidelines for the Behavioral/Developmental Component of Multi-Disciplinary Examinations
(PB – 2019-14)
(Alert to Federally Qualified Health Centers, Behavioral Health Clinics, Dental Clinics,
Enhanced Care Clinics, Medical Clinics, Physicians, Advanced Practice Registered
Nurses (APRNs), Physician Assistants (PAs) and Hospitals) - Changes to Behavioral Health Prior Authorization Requests for Home Health
Services to Waiver Clients
(PB – 2019-13)
(Alert to Home Health Agencies, Access Agencies, DSS Autism Case Managers and Carelon Behavioral Health) - Process Update for Date Extension and Backdating Requests for Intermediate, Home Based Service and Autism Spectrum Disorder Authorizations”
(PA 2019-03) - Changes to Behavioral Health Prior Authorization Requests for Home Health Services to Waiver Clients
(PB 2019-13) - Updating the Guidance for Electronic Consultations
(PB – 2019-12)
(Alert to Physicians, Physician Assistants, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Certified Nurse Mid-wives, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Behavioral Health Clinicians, and Federally Qualified Health Centers) - 2019 Fee Schedule HIPAA Compliant Update for Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing
(PB – 2019-10)
(Alert to Physicians, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), Physician Assistants, Psychologists, Outpatient Hospital, Behavioral Health Clinics, Rehabilitation Clinics and Enhanced Care Clinics) - CT BHP Psychiatric Inpatient Bed Tracking – Program Addition
(PN – 2019-03)
(Alert to CT BHP Providers) - CT BHP Closure- Holiday Observance
(PN – 2019-02)
(Alert to CT BHP Providers) - Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) – Implementation Important Message
2018 Bulletins
- CT BHP Modifications to Authorization Process and Parameters for Medically Monitored Detoxification (3.7D) Services at Freestanding Facilities
(PA 2018-14)
(Alert to CT BHP Inpatient Freestanding Based Detoxification Providers) - CT BHP Modifications to Authorization Parameters for Intensive Outpatient Program Services
(PA 2018-13)
(Alert to CT BHP Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Providers) - CT BHP Modifications to Authorization Process and Parameters for Partial Hospitalization Program/Adult Day Treatment Services
(PA 2018-12)
(Alert to CT BHP Partial Hospitalization Program/Adult Day Treatment Providers) - 2019 Fee Schedule HIPAA Compliant Update for Behavioral Health Clinics and Enhanced Care Clinics
(PB 2018-83)
(Bulletin to: Behavioral Health Clinics and Enhanced Care Clinics) - 2019 Fee Schedule HIPAA Compliant Update For Autism Spectrum Disorder Services
(PB 2018-82) - Autism Waiver Semi-Annual and Annual Provider Reports
(PB 2018-07) - Rate Increase
(PB 2018-61) - 2019 Fee Schedule HIPAA Compliant Update For Autism Spectrum Disorder Services
(PB 2018-82)
(Bulletin to: Physicians, Physician Groups, Advance Practice Registered Nurses APRN Groups, Physician Assistants, Psychologists, LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCs, BCBAs, Outpatient Hospitals, Medical, Rehabilitation, and Behavioral Health Clinics, Enhanced Care Clinics, FQHCs) - Changes to the Billing Guidance for Electronic Consultations
(PB 2018-77)
(Bulletin to: Physicians, Physician Assistants, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Certified Nurse Mid-wives, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Behavioral Health Clinicians, Medical Clinics, Family Planning Clinics, Outpatient Hospitals and Federally Qualified Health Centers) - Reminder: Coverage for Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Services in Primary Care)
(PB 2018-74)
(Bulletin to: Physicians, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Outpatient General Hospitals and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)) - Electronic Claims Submission, Web Remittance Advice, Check, EFT and 835 Schedule (HUSKY Health Program)
(PB 2018-72)
(Bulletin to: All Providers) - Closing and Moving of Current Enhanced Care Clinic Designated Clinics
(PB 2018-65)
(Bulletin to: Enhanced Care Clinics (Freestanding Mental Health Clinics and Hospital Clinics)) - Rate Increases
(PB 2018-61)
(Bulletin to: Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders (CHCPE), Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Mental Health Waiver, Personal Care Assistant, Community First Choice, Money Follows the Person, Autism Service Providers and Home Health Agencies) - Elimination of Co-payments for Behavioral Health Services Rendered to HUSKY B Members under the Connecticut Medical Assistance Program (CMAP)
(PB 2018-54)
(Alert to All CT BHP Providers) - Timely Filing Requirements for Behavioral Health Services
(PB 2018-59)
(Alert to All CT BHP Providers) - Elimination of Co-payments for Behavioral Health Services Rendered to HUSKY B Members
(PA 2018-10)
(Alert to All CT BHP Providers) - Performing Provider Required for Select Clinic Providers
(PB 2018-56)
(Bulletin to: Family Planning Clinics, School Based Health Clinics and Medical Clinics) - Data Entry Errors for Enhanced Care Clinics under the Connecticut Behavioral Health Partnership
(PB 2018-55)
(Bulletin to: Enhanced Care Clinics (ECCs) and Outpatient Hospitals) - Clarification of PB18-52 – Electronic Visit Verification Service Providers (EVV) – Consecutive Services Enhancement
(PB 2018-52)
(Bulletin to Acquired Brain Injury, CHC Access Agencies, CHC PCA Fiduciaries, CHC Service Providers, Community First Choice, Home Health Agencies and Personal Care Services) - Withdrawal Management and the Induction of Buprenorphine, Vivitrol or Methadone
(PB 2018-50)
(Bulletin to Freestanding Detoxification Facilities and Inpatient General/Acute Hospitals) - Guidance for Concurrent and Subsequent Home Health Care Services
(PB 2018-46)
(Bulletin to Home Health Agencies) - Required PCA Training
(PB 2018-37)
(Bulletin to Homemaker and Companion Agencies, Home Health Agencies) - CT BHP Psychiatric Inpatient Bed Search Function – ProviderConnect
(PA 2018-08)
(Alert to All CT BHP Providers) - CT BHP Psychiatric Inpatient Bed Tracking – Initial Inpatient Reviews
(PN 2018-01)
(Notice to CT BHP Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals) - 1) July 1, 2018 Changes to the Connecticut Medicaid Preferred Drug List (PDL)
2) Reminder About the 5 day Emergency Supply
3) Billing Clarification for Brand Name Medications on the Preferred Drug List (PDL)
(PB-2018-36)
(Bulletin to Pharmacies, Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Dental Providers, Physician Assistants, Optometrists, Podiatrists, Long Term Care Providers, Clinics and Hospitals ) - Documentation Guidelines for Evaluation & Management Services Performed by Students
(PB-2018-35)
(Bulletin to General Hospitals, Federally Qualified Health Centers, Medical Clinics, Physicians, Residents and Students) - Enhanced Secure Web Site Features for Password Resets, Locked Accounts and Disabled Accounts
(PB 2018-34)
(Bulletin to All CT BHP Providers and Trading Partners) - Private Non-Medial Institution (PNMI) Rates for Adult Mental Health Rehabilitation Services
(PB 2018-33)
(Bulletin to Private Non-Medical Institution Providers) - ImpaCT Processing of Rated Housing/Residential Care Home Cases
(Information Bulletin 2018-01)
(Bulletin to CT BHP Providers) - Revised Medicaid (HUSKY) Spend-down Procedures
(PB-2018-31)
(Bulletin to All CT BHP Providers) - Electronic Claims Submission, Web Remittance Advice, Check, EFT and 835 Schedule (HUSKY Health and CADAP Programs)
(PB 2018-30)
(Bulletin to All CT BHP Providers) - Home Health Agencies and Access Agencies
(PB 2018-27)
(Bulletin to New Proc/Mod List Codes for Nursing Management and Evaluation of the Plan of Care under the Autism, Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Connecticut Home Care (CHC) and Personal Care Assistance (PCA) Waiver Programs) - The title should read: Electronic Visit Verification Service Providers (EVV) – Consecutive Services Enhancement
(PB 2018-21)
(Bulletin to Acquired Brain Injury, CHC Access Agencies, CHC PCA Fiduciaries, CHC Service Providers, Community First Choice, Home Health Agencies and Personal Care Services) - Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Enhancement Training – Using the Temporary Client and Attributes Enhancements
(PB 2018-20)
(Bulletin to Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders (CHC), Personal Care Assistance (PCA) and Home Health Service Providers) - Requesting Authorization for Non-emergency Ambulance Services for Retroactive Eligibility
(PB 2018-12)
(Bulletin to Non-Emergency Ambulance Providers) - Elimination of Paper Based Registration/Authorization Requests
(PB 2018-07)
(Alert to All CT BHP Providers) - Autism Waiver Semi-Annual and Annual Provider Reports
(PB 2018-07)
(Bulletin to Autism Waiver Providers) - CT BHP CT BHP Psychiatric Inpatient Bed Tracking – Incentive Program Update
(PB 2018-06)
(Alert to CT BHP Inpatient Hospitals) - CT BHP Psychiatric Inpatient Bed Tracking – Incentive Program
(PB 2018-05)
(Alert to All CT BHP Inpatient Hospitals) - CT BHP Psychiatric Inpatient Bed Tracking Initiative
(PA 2018-03)
(Alert to All CT BHP Inpatient Hospitals) - Peer-to-Peer Review and Reevaluation for Medically Necessary Determinations – Licensure Requirements
(PB 2018-03)
(Bulletin to Physicians, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs) and Hospitals) - Update to CT BHP MTPPR Process
(PB 2018-01)
(Alert to All CT BHP Residential and Group Home Providers)
2017 Bulletins
- Announcement of Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) Contractor
(PB 2017-93)
(Bulletin to All Providers) - Autism Waiver Program Updates
(PB 2017-85)
(Bulletin to Home Health Service Providers) - Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT)
(PB 2017-84)
(Bulletin to Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Providers) - Changes to the Connecticut Medicaid Preferred Drug List (PDL)
(PB 2017-74)
(Bulletin to: Pharmacies, Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Clinics and Hospitals) - Updated Guidance Regarding Multi-disciplinary Examinations
(PB 2017-68)
(Bulletin to: Federally Qualified Health Centers, Behavioral Health Clinics, Dental Clinics, Enhanced Care Clinics, Medical Clinics and Hospitals) - CT BHP ProviderConnect Release – Authorization Impact
(PA 2017-08)
(Alert to CT BHP Providers) - National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) – Medically Unlikely Edits Review Process
(PB 2017-69)
(Bulletin to Physicians, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN), Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM), Physician Assistants (PA), Rehabilitation Clinics, Family Planning Clinics, , Optometrists, Psychologists, Podiatrists, Independent Laboratories, Independent Therapists, Independent Radiology Providers, Medical Equipment Devices and Supplies (MEDS) Providers, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Naturopaths, Chiropractors, Outpatient Hospitals and Chronic Disease Hospitals) - Important Autism Waiver Provider Enrollment and Claim Submission Changes for Providers of Autism Waiver Services under the Autism Waiver Program
(PB 2017-63)
(Bulletin to Autism Waiver Service Providers and Autism Fiscal Intermediary)- Start of Care and Resumption of Care Evaluations
(PA 2017-07)
(Alert to CT BHP Home Health Providers) - Important Changes to Evaluation and Assessment Services for Home Health Care Services-Addition of Review of Care Plan Code-G0162 (Revised)
(PB 2017-30)
(Bulletin to Access Agencies and Home Health Providers) - Elimination of Home Health Add-On Fees
(PB 2017-51)
(Bulletin to CT BHP Home Health Agencies) - Coverage for Electronic Consultations (E-Consults) Performed by HUSKY Health Providers
(PB 2017-47)
(Bulletin to Physicians, Physician Assistants, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Certified Nurse Midwives, Medical Clinics, Family Planning Clinics, Outpatient Hospitals and Federally Qualified Health Centers) - New Explanation of Benefit (EOB) Codes for Manually Priced Claims
(PB 2017-43)
(Bulletin to All CT BHP Providers) - Clarification of Retroactive Eligibility Template Process for Lower Levels of Care
(PN 2017-01)
(Notice to All CT BHP Providers) - 1) July 1, 2017 Changes to the Connecticut Medicaid Preferred Drug List (PDL)
2) Reminder About the 5 day Emergency Supply
3) Billing Clarification for Brand Name Medications on the Preferred Drug List (PDL)
(PB 2017-35)
(Bulletin to Pharmacies, Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Dental Providers, Physician Assistants, Optometrists, Podiatrists, Long Term Care Providers, Clinics and Hospitals) - Private Non-Medical Institution (PNMI) Rates for Adult Mental Health Rehabilitation Services
(PB 2017-34)
(Bulletin to Private Non-Medical Institution Providers) - Electronic Consultations Performed in Federally Qualified Health Centers
(PB 2017-33)
(Bulletin to Federally Qualified Health Centers) - Change in Day Supply of Pharmacy Auto Prior Authorization of Long Acting Sustained Release Opioid Medications
(PB 2017-32)
(Bulletin to Pharmacy Providers, Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Clinics, Long Term Care Providers, and Hospitals) - Update to ABN Instructions for the EVV Santrax System
(PB 2017-31)
(Bulletin to CT BHP Home Health Providers) - Provider Audit Trainings
(PB 2017-29)
(Bulletin to Dental Providers, Pharmacy Providers, Physician Providers, Hospital Outpatient, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Centers, CT Home Care Providers, Home Health Providers, Durable Medical Equipment Providers, and Transportation Providers) - Updated Guidelines for Smoking Cessation Agents, Counseling and Treatment Products
(PB 2017-28)
(Bulletin to Freestanding Family Planning, Medical and Behavioral Health Clinics, Behavioral Health Clinicians, Outpatient Hospitals, Federally Qualified Health Centers, Physicians, Advanced Practice Nurses, Physician Assistants and Pharmacy Providers) - Electronic Claims Submission, Web Remittance Advice, Check, EFT and 835 Schedule (HUSKY Health and CADAP Programs)
(PB 2017-23)
(Bulletin to All Providers) - Methadone Maintenance Reimbursement Guidelines
(PB 2017-22)
(Bulletin to Methadone Maintenance Clinics) - Implementation of New Pharmacy Pricing Methodology Using National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) Files and New Dispensing Fee
(PB 2017-10)
(Bulletin to CT BHP Pharmacy Providers) - New Face-to-Face Requirements for Initial Orders of Home Health Services
(PB 2017-02)
(Bulletin to Physicians, Physician Assistants, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Certified Nurse Midwives, FQHCs, Hospitals, Behavioral Health Clinics, Rehabilitation Clinics, Medical Clinics, Access Agencies and Home Health Agencies) - ProviderConnect Enhancement – Addition of Home Health Aide Medication Prompting (HHP) Service Class
(PA 2017-01)
(Alert to CT BHP Home Health Providers)
2016 Bulletins
- Annual Update – Outpatient Hospitals
(1) 2017 Annual Update – CMAP’s Addendum B
(2) JW Modifier
(3) Coding Changes
(PB 2016-99)
(Bulletin to General Acute Care Hospitals, Chronic Disease Hospitals, Children’s Hospitals, and Psychiatric Hospitals) - Updated: Electronic Visit Verification Refresher Training Invitation
(PB 2016-98)
(Bulletin to Home Health Agencies, Community First Choice, Personal Care Assistance, Acquired Brain Injury, and Connecticut Home Care Program Service Providers) - (1) 2017 HIPAA Compliant Update
(2) Changes to the Reimbursement of Select Services
(3) Addition and Removal of Services
(PB 2016-97)
(Bulletin to Physicians, Physician Assistants, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Certified Nurse Midwives, Podiatrists, Optometrists and Oral Surgeons) - Elimination of Paper Claims Update
(PB 2016-96)
(Bulletin to All Providers) - Screening Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Performed at Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
(PB 2016-81)
(Bulletin to Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)) - New Prior Authorization Request Form for Long Acting Sustained Release Opioid Medications
(PB 2016-79)
(Bulletin to Pharmacy Providers, Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Clinics, Long Term Care Providers, and Hospitals) - Reimbursement for Services Performed on Dually Eligible (Medicare/Medicaid) Patients
(PB 2016-71)
(Bulletin to Federally Qualified Health Centers) - CT BHP Releases Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Resources
(PN 2016-05)
(Notice to All CT BHP Providers) - Clarification: Authorization Process for Detoxification Services
(PN 2016-04)
(Notice to CMAP Hospital Based Inpatient and Freestanding Residential Detoxification Providers) - Change to the Early Refill Criteria
(PB 2016-58)
(Bulletin to Pharmacy Providers, Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Clinics, Long Term Care Providers and Hospital Pharmacy Providers) - Electronic Visit Verification Reporting a Change in Client Condition
(PB 2016-56)
(Bulletin to Home Health Agencies, Community First Choice, Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders, Personal Care Assistance, and Acquired Brain Injury Providers) - Eligible Clients under the Affordable Care Act Part V (Temporary ID Notice Update)
(PB 2016-50)
(Bulletin to all CT BHP Providers) - CT BHP Procedural Changes to Home Health Review Process
(PA 2016-12)
(Alert to CT BHP Home Health Providers) - Hospital Outpatient Reform – Behavioral Health Authorization Update
(PA 2016-11)
(Alert to CT BHP Outpatient Hospital Providers) - New Autism Spectrum Disorder Services
(PB 2016-47)
(Bulletin to Physicians, Physician Groups, APRNs, APRN Groups, Physician Assistants, Psychologists, LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCs, BCBAs, Outpatient Hospitals, Medical, Rehabilitation, Behavioral Health Clinics, Enhanced Care Clinics, and FQHCs) - CT BHP Enhancements to Authorization Parameters
(PA2016-10)
(Bulletin to Outpatient, Extended Day Treatment, and Partial Hospitalization Providers) - Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Notification to Clients Receiving Services
(PB 2016-44)
(Bulletin to ABI Providers, CT Home Care Program (CHC), Community First Choice and Personal Care Services) - Electronic Visit Verification Webinar Based Training
(PB 2016-43)
(Bulletin to all Home Health Agencies, Community First Choice, Personal Care Assistance, Acquired Brain Injury, and Connecticut Home Care Program Service Providers) - Authorization Transition for Outpatient Hospital Modernization Reform
(PA 2016-08)
(Bulletin to all CT BHP Outpatient Hospital Providers) - Provider Qualification Process for Autism Spectrum Disorder Services
(PB 2016-38)
(Bulletin to Physicians, Physician Groups, APRNs, APRN Groups, Physician Assistants, Psychologists, LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCs, BCBAs, Outpatient Hospitals, Medical, Rehabilitation, Behavioral Health Clinics and Enhanced Care Clinics) - New Autism Spectrum Disorder Services
(PB 2016-37)
(Bulletin to Physicians, Physician Groups, APRNs, APRN Groups, Physician Assistants, Psychologists, LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCs, BCBAs, Outpatient Hospitals, Medical, Rehabilitation, Behavioral Health Clinics and Enhanced Care Clinics) - Guidelines for Observation for Medical and Behavioral Health Services
(PB 2016-34)
(Bulletin to General Acute Care Hospitals, Chronic Disease Hospitals, Children’s Hospitals, Psychiatric Hospitals) - MOSQUITO REPELLENT BULLETIN
(PB2016-39)
(BULLETIN TO ALL PROVIDERS) - OPIOID LEGISLATION
(PB 2016-36)
(BULLETIN TO ALL PROVIDERS) - Outpatient Hospital Modernization – Behavioral Health Services
(PB2016-35)
(BULLETIN TO ALL HOSPITALS) - CLARIFICATION OF Electronic Visit Verification Third Party Interface Support
(PB 2016-33)
(BULLETIN TO Home Health Agencies, Community First Choice, Personal Care Assistance, Acquired Brain Injury, and Connecticut Home Care Program Service Providers) - Electronic Visit Verification Third Party Interface Support
(PB2016-33)
(Bulletin to Home Health Agencies, Community First Choice, Personal Care Assistance, Acquired Brain Injury, and Connecticut Home Care Program Service Providers) - Elimination of Paper Claims Notification
(PB2016-31)
(Bulletin to All Providers) - July 1, 2016 Changes to the Connecticut Medicaid Preferred Drug List (PDL), Reminder About the 5 day Emergency Supply, Billing Clarification for Brand Name Medications on the Preferred Drug List (PDL)
(PB 2016-32)
To: Pharmacies, Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Dental Providers, Physician Assistants,
Optometrists, Podiatrists, Long Term Care Providers, Clinics and Hospitals - Update Regarding Outpatient Hospital Modernization – Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)
(PB – 2016-25)
To: General Acute Care Hospitals, Chronic Disease Hospitals, Children’s Hospitals, and Psychiatric Hospitals - Transition of SWETP (Supportive Work, Education and Transition Program
(PN – 2016-04)
(Bulletin to SWETP Congregate Care Providers) - Clarification: Authorization Process for Detoxification Services
(PN – 2016-01)
(Bulletin to CMAP Hospital and Detoxification Providers) - Transition to Web-based Requests for Adult Group Home Providers
(PA – 2016-07)
(Bulletin to All CTBHP Adult Group Home Providers) - Updated Timeframe for Requesting Authorization for Retroactive Eligibility
(PB – 2016-24)
(Bulletin to General Hospitals, Psychiatric Hospitals) - Introduction to the Department of Social Services Electronic Visit Verification Implementation
(PB – 2016-23)
(Bulletin to Home Health Agencies, Community First Choice, Personal Care Assistance, Acquired Brain Injury, and Connecticut Home Care Program Service Providers) - Payment for Inpatient Hospital Care Provided to Inmates
(PB – 2016-18)
(Bulletin to General Hospitals) - Expedited Medicaid Eligibility Processing for Individuals with Medical Emergencies
(PB – 2016-14)
(Bulletin to All Providers) - Medicare Cost Reports
(PB – 2016-13)
(Bulletin to Home Health Agencies) - Clarification of Changes to Narcan Prescribing
(PB – 2016-11)
(Bulletin to Pharmacy, Physician and APRN Providers) - Prescribing of Opioid Antagonists by Certified Pharmacists
(PB – 2016-10)
(Bulletin to Pharmacy, Physician and APRN Providers) - Targeted Case Management for Adults with Serious and Chronic Mental Illness or Substance Use Disorders
(PB – 2016-08)
(Bulletin to Behavioral Health Clinics, Enhanced Care Clinics and Hospital Outpatient Departments) - Hospital Based Practitioners – Outpatient Services
(PB – 2016-06)
(Bulletin to General Acute Care Hospitals, Chronic Disease Hospitals, and Children’s Hospitals) - Changes in the Home Health Prior Authorization Process for PCA Waiver Clients
(PB – 2016-05)
(Bulletin to Home Health Agencies and PCA Access Agencies) - Update to Retroactive Eligibility Review Procedures
(PA 2016-03)
(Alert to All CT BHP Providers) - Change in Timeframe for Requesting Authorization for Retroactive Eligibility
(PB – 2016-04)
(Bulletin to General Hospitals) - Billing for Partial Payment for Behavioral Health Intermediate Levels of Care
(PB 2016-02)
(Bulletin to Acute Care Hospitals and Psychiatric Hospitals)
2015 Bulletins
- 2016 Clinic Fee Schedules HIPAA Compliant Update
(PB-2015-101)
(Bulletin to Behavioral Health Clinics, Family Planning Clinics, Medical Clinics, Rehabilitation Clinics And Ambulatory Surgical Centers) - School Based Child Health Provider Enrollment/Re-Enrollment on the Web
(PB-2015-98)
(Bulletin to School Based Child Health Providers) - January 1, 2016 Changes to the Connecticut Medicaid Preferred Drug List (PDL)
Reminder About the 5 day Emergency Supply
Billing Clarification for Brand Name Medications on the Preferred Drug List (PDL)
(PB – 2015-95)
(Bulletin to Pharmacies, Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Dental Providers, Physician Assistants, Optometrists, Podiatrists, Long Term Care Providers, Clinics, and Hospitals) - Medications for Substance Use Disorders
(PB – 2015-92)
(Bulletin to Hospitals, Physicians, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, and Behavioral Health Providers) - Outpatient Hospital Modernization – Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)
(PB – 2015-87)
(Bulletin to General Acute Care Hospitals, Chronic Disease Hospitals, Children’s Hospitals, and Psychiatric Hospitals) - Additional Billing Guidance for New Medication Administration Prompt Code
(PB – 2015-90)
(Provider Bulletin to Home Health Agencies) - Request for Applications to Become Enhanced Care Clinics (ECCs) in DMHAS Regions 1 & 5
(PA – 2015-14)
(Provider Alert to CT BHP Providers) - Developmental and Behavioral Screens in Primary Care
(PB – 2015-70) - ASD Evaluation and Treatment Services Bulletin
(PB 2015-69)
(Bulletin to Physicians, Physician Assistants, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN), Medical Clinics, Outpatient General Hospitals and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC)) - CMS National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI)
(PB – 2015-86)
(Bulletin to CT BHP Behavioral Health Clinicians and Groups) - ProviderConnect Enhancement – Medication Administration Prompt
(PA – 2015-13)
(Alert to CT BHP Home Health Providers) - Update to Retroactive Eligibility Review Procedures
(PA – 2015-11) (Alert to All CT BHP Providers) - Three (3) Day Rule: Outpatient Stay Prior to Inpatient Admission
(PB – 2015-82)
(Bulletin to General Acute Care Hospitals, Chronic Disease Hospitals, Children’s Hospitals, Psychiatric Hospitals) - Fee Schedule Update for Behavioral Health Clinics
(PB – 2015-80)
(Bulletin to All Behavioral Health Clinics & Enhanced Care Clinics (ECC)) - Addition of New Medication Administration Prompt Code
(PB – 2015-75)
(Bulletin to All Home Health Agencies) - Multi-disciplinary Examinations (MDE)
(PB – 2015-72)
(Bulletin to All Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), Behavioral Health Clinics, Dental Clinics, Enhanced Care Clinics (ECC), Medical Clinics and Hospitals) - Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) evaluation and Treatment Services
(PB – 2015-69)
(Bulletin to All Medical Clinics, Rehab Clinics and Board Certified Behavioral Analysts (BCBA’s)) - 1) Reminder: CT BHP Transition to ICD-10 on October 1, 2015
2) ICD-10 Webinar Training Invitation
3) ProviderConnect System Notification
(PN – 2015-01)
(Notice to All CT BHP Providers) - Implementation of ICD-10 Codes – October 1, 2015
(PA – 2015-09)
(Alert to All CT BHP Providers) - CT BHP Website Redesign (providers.ctbhp.com)
(PA – 2015-07)
(Alert to All CT BHP Providers) - Claims Processing Guidance for Implementing ICD-10 Codes
(PB – 2015-61)
(Bulletin for All CT BHP Providers) - 1) ICD-10 Related Explanation of Benefit (EOB) Codes in CT Medical Assistance Program (CMAP)
2) Fee Schedule Updates for ICD-10 Diagnosis Codes
(PB – 2015-47)
(Bulletin to All CT BHP Providers) - Update to Monthly Treatment Planning and Progress Report (MTR) Process
(PA – 2015-10)
(Bulletin to All CT BHP Residential and Group Home Providers) - Eligible Clients under the Affordable Care Act Part IV (Temporary ID Update)
(PB – 2015-60)
(Bulletin to CT BHP Providers) - Pharmacy Legislative Changes and Prior Authorization Changes
(PB – 2015-58)
(Pharmacy Providers, Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Dental Providers, Physician Assistants, Optometrists, Podiatrists, Long Term Care Providers, Clinics, and Hospitals) - Withdrawal of Home Health Aide Services Policy
(PB – 2015-56)
(Bulletin to Home Health Agencies) - Tobacco Cessation Group Counseling Services
(PB – 2015-37)
(Bulletin to Behavioral Health Clinics, Enhanced Care Clinics, State Operated Mental Health Clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers, Medical Clinics, APRNs, Physicians, Physician Group Practices, Physician Assistants, Acute Care Hospitals, Private Psychiatric Hospitals, and State Operated Psychiatric Hospitals) - Electronic Time Keeping for Home Health Agencies and other Home and Community Based Service Providers
(PB – 2015-28)
(Bulletin to Home Health Agencies and CT Home Care Program Providers) - CT BHP ProviderConnect Release and Reminder: Saved Drafts & Browser Back Button
(PA – 2015-02)
(Alert to All CT BHP Providers) - Updates to CT BHP Higher Levels of Care Authorization Screens and Higher Levels of Care Transition to Web Registration
(PA – 2015-03)
(Alert to All CT BHP Inpatient Psychiatric, Inpatient Detox, Freestanding Detoxification, Partial Hospitalization, Residential Rehabilitation, 23-Hour Observation Beds, and Adult Group Home Providers) - Updates to CT BHP MTPPR Process
(PA – 2015-04)
(Provider Alert to All CT BHP Residential and Group Home Providers) - Inpatient Hospital Modernization-Per Diem Payments for Rehabilitation and Behavioral Health
(PB – 2015-22)
(Bulletin to General Acute Care Hospitals & Children’s Hospitals) - Implementation of Electronic Messaging – Replacement to the Mailing of Bulletins/Policy Transmittals
(PB – 2015-23)
(Bulletin to All CT BHP Providers) - Re-pricing Rehabilitation Clinic Rates
(PB – 2015-17)
(Bulletin to Rehabilitation Clinics) - Incentives for Medication Certification of Home Health Aides and for Administration of Medication by a Certified Home Health Aide
(PB – 2015-14)
(Bulletin to Home Health Services Providers) - Billing Clients for Missed Appointments
(PB – 2015-05)
(Provider Bulletin to All CT BHP Providers) - Important Change to CHC Fee Schedule
(PB – 2015-04)
(Bulletin to CT Home Care Program Service Providers) - Clarification Concerning Prior Authorization for Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium
(PB – 2015-01)
(Bulletin to Hospitals and Psychiatric Hospitals)
2014 Bulletins
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Evaluation and Treatment Services
(PB – 2014-99)
(Bulletin to Physicians, Physician Groups, APRNs, APRN Groups, Physician Assistants, Behavioral Health Clinicians, Outpatient Hospitals, Mental Health Clinics, and Enhanced Care Clinics) - Weather Related Transportation
(PB – 2014-97)
(Bulletin to All CMAP Providers) - Inpatient Hospital Non DRG Payments
(PB – 2014-95)
(Bulletin to Gen Acute Care Hospitals) - 2015 Clinic Fee Schedules
(PB – 2014-92)
(Bulletin to Clinics) - 2015 Changes for Billing, Modifiers & Authorizations
(PB – 2014-91)
(Notice to BH Physicians & APRNs) - 2015 HIPAA Compliant Fee Schedule Updates
(PB – 2014-89)
(Notice to BH Clinicians and Psychologists) - Billing for Emergency Department Services
(PB – 2014-88)
(Notice to all Hospitals and Physicians) - Updated Home Health Registration, Re-Registration and Discharge Review Templates
(PN – 2014-08)
(Notice to all Providers of Home Health Services) - Updated Registered Services, Re-Registration and Retrospective Eligibility Review Templates
(PN – 2014-07)
(Notice to all Providers of Intensive Outpatient, Extended Day Treatment, Home Based Services (MST, MDFT, FFT), Outpatient, Psych Testing, Methadone Maintenance, Ambulatory Detoxification, and all other levels of care except IICAPS and Home Health) - Rate Increase for Home Health Agencies
(PB – 2014-82)
(Bulletin to Access Agencies, ABI Service Providers, CHC Service Providers and Home Health Agencies) - CT BHP ProviderConnect Release Reminder, Enhancements & Transition Webinar Invitation
(PA – 2014-15)
(Alert to all CT BHP Providers)- January 1, 2015 Changes to the Connecticut Medicaid Preferred Drug List (PDL)
- Reminder About the 5 day Emergency Supply
- Billing Clarification for Brand Name Medications on the Preferred Drug List (PDL) (PB – 2014-86)
(Bulletin to Pharmacy Providers, Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Dental Providers, Physician Assistants, Optometrists, Podiatrists, Long Term Care Providers, Clinics, and Hospitals)
- Medicare Part D Co-pays for Dual Eligible HUSKY Low Income Subsidy Clients
(PB – 2014-81)
(Bulletin to CT BHP Pharmacy Providers) - Medicare Part D Co-pays for Dual Eligible HUSKY Low Income Subsidy Clients
(PB – 2014-81)
(Bulletin to CT BHP Pharmacy Providers) - Electronic Claims Submission, Web Remittance Advice, Check, EFT and 835 Schedule (HUSKY Health, Charter Oak, and CADAP Programs)
(PB – 2014-84)
(Bulletin to all CT BHP Providers) - System Upgrade to Accommodate DSM-IV AND DSM-5 Capabilities
(PA – 2014-12)
(Alert to all CT BHP Providers, DCF, Probation, and Parole staff) - Enhancements to the Monthly Treatment Plan and Progress Report (MTPPR)
(PA – 2014-11)
(Alert to All DCF Residential & Group Homes) - Mileage Reimbursement for Homemakers and Companions Transporting Clients to Medical Appointments
(PB – 2014-77)
(Bulletin to All Access Agencies and Companion and Homemaker Agencies) - Companion/Aide Authorization Requirement
(PB – 2014-70)
(Bulletin to All CT BHP Providers) - 1) Full Activation of Pharmacy and Non-Pharmacy OPR Edits
2) Rescheduling of Hydrocodone Combination Products
(PB – 2014-67)
(Bulletin to All Providers) - Private PRTF Per Diem Rates
(PB – 2014-65)
(Bulletin to Private Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTF) for Individuals Under 22 Years of Age) - Provider Electronic Solutions (PES) Software Upgrade, Version 3.81
(PB – 2014-63)
(Bulletin to all CT BHP Providers) - Urine Drug Screens Ordered by Methadone Clinics
(PB – 2014-59)
(Bulletin to Methadone Clinics) - Reimbursement for Practitioner Services Rendered in a Facility Setting
(PB – 2014-60)
(Bulletin to Physicians, Physician Assistants, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Certified Nurse Midwives, Optometrists, Podiatrists, Psychologists, Behavioral Health Clinicians, General Hospitals, Chronic Disease Hospitals and Psychiatric Hospitals) - New Prior Authorization Form for Step Therapy Additional Classes
(PB – 2014-64)
(Bulletin to Pharmacy Providers, Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Dental Providers, Physician Assistants, Optometrists, Long Term Care Providers, Clinics, and Hospitals) - Enhancements to the “Therapy and Home Passes” section of the Monthly Treatment Plan and Progress Report (MTPPR)
(PA – 2014-08)
(Alert to DCF Residential and Group Home Providers) - Billing Guidance for Developmental and Behavior Health Screens in Primary Care
(PB – 2014-58)
(Bulletin to Physicians, Physician Assistants, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) and Medical Clinics) - Pharmacy Web Prior Authorization
(PB – 2014-55)
(Bulletin to All Prescribing Providers) - Clarification to Policy Bulletin 14-47 “Interim Guidance Regarding Electronic Orders for MEDS Products”
(PB – 2014-53)
(Bulletin to Medical Equipment, Devices and Supplies (MEDS) providers, Physicians, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Physician Assistants, Medical Clinics, and Family Planning Clinics) - Updated Provider Re-enrollment Notification and Process
(PB – 2014-52)
(Bulletin to all CT BHP Providers) - Developmental and Behavioral Health Screens in Primary Care — Requirement of Modifiers
(PB – 2014-43)
(Bulletin to All Physicians, Physician Assistants, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses(APRN) and Medical Clinics) - New CHC Respite PCA Service Procedure Codes
(PB – 2014-49)
(Bulletin to all Access Agencies and CHC Service Providers) - Interim Guidance Regarding Electronic Orders for MEDS Products
(PB – 2014-47)
(Bulletin to Medical Equipment, Devices and Supplies (MEDS) providers, Physicians, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Physician Assistants, Medical Clinics, and Family Planning Clinics) - Expansion of Coverage For Over The Counter (OTC) Products
(PB – 2014-46)
(Bulletin to Pharmacies, Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Dental Providers, Physician Assistants, Optometrists, Podiatrists, Long Term Care Providers, Clinics, and Hospitals) - Implementation of Connecticut General Statute 19a-492
(PB – 2014-44)
(Bulletin to Home Health Services Providers) - Private Non-Medical Institution (PNMI) Rates for Adult Mental Health Rehabilitation Services
(PB – 2014-42)
(Bulletin to Private Non-Medical Institution Providers) - Pharmacy Implementation of ACA 1104 Phase III Operating Rules – EFT and ERA Changes
(PB – 2014-40)
(Bulletin to Pharmacy Providers) - Expansion of Coverage Provided by Licensed Behavioral Health Clinicians in Independent Practice
(PB – 2014-39)
(Bulletin to all Licensed Behavioral Health Clinicians, Mental Health Clinics, Enhanced Care Clinics, Hospitals, Drug Abuse Centers, Physicians, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Physician Assistants, and State Institutions) - Changes to the Inpatient Registration Process and Bypass Programs
(PN – 2014-05)
(Notice to All CT BHP Inpatient Psychiatric Providers) - Updated Home Health Level of Care Guidelines
(PN – 2014-04)
(Notice to all CMAP Home Health Providers) - Electronic Claims Submission, Web Remittance Advice, Check, EFT and 835 Schedule
(PB – 2014-36)
(Bulletin to All CT BHP Providers) - July 1, 2014 Changes to the CT Medicaid Preferred Drug List
(PB – 2014-38)
(Bulletin to Pharmacy Providers, Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Dental Providers, Physician Assistants, Optometrists, Podiatrists, Long Term Care Providers, Clinics, and Hospitals) - DSM-5 Conversion – Updated
(PA – 2014-06)
(Alert to all CT BHP Providers, DCF, Probation, and Parole staff) - Partial Day Billing for Behavioral Health Intermediate Levels of Care
(PB – 2014-32)
(Bulletin to Enhanced Care Clinics, Behavioral Health Clinics, General Hospitals, Psychiatric Hospitals and State Institutions) - DSM-V Conversion and Timeline
(PA – 2014-04)
(Bulletin to All CT BHP Providers, DCF, Probation, and Parole Staff) - Expedited Medicaid Eligibility Processing for Individuals with Medical Emergencies
(PB – 2014-35)
(Bulletin to All CT BHP Providers) - Newly Eligible Clients under the Affordable Care Act (Part III)
(PB – 2014-29)
(Bulletin to All CT BHP Providers) - BH Authorization for Med Box Services
(PA – 2014-03)
(Bulletin to All ACCESS Agencies and Home Health Agencies) - Timely Completion of Medical Records in the Hospital Setting
(PB – 2014-23)
(Bulletin to All general Hospitals, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Podiatrists, Certified Nurse Midwives and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)) - Home Health Authorization Parameters
(PA – 2014-01)
(Bulletin to All Home Health Providers) - Changes to the Requirements for the Prior Authorization of Home Health Aide Services
(PB – 2014-14)
(Bulletin to All Home Health Agencies) - Private Non-Medical Institution (PNMI) Rates for Adult Mental Health Rehabilitation Services
(PB – 2014-04)
(Bulletin to Private Non-Medical Institution Providers) - Psychologist Fee Schedule Update
(PB – 2014-02)
(Bulletin to All Psychologists) - Behavioral Health Clinic Fees Schedule Update (Part II)
(PB – 2014-03)
(Bulletin to Behavioral Health Clinics and Enhanced Care Clinics) - Newly Eligible Clients Under the Affordable Care Act (Part II)
(PB – 2014-15)
(Bulletin to All CT BHP Providers) - Outpatient Registration Concurrent Review Procedures
(PA – 2014-02)
(Bulletin to All CT BHP Outpatient Providers) - Detox Precert and Medical ASO Clarification
(PN – 2014-02)
(Bulletin to Hospitals and Psychiatric Hospitals) - Prior Authorization for Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium
(PB – 2014-10)
(Bulletin to Hospitals and Psychiatric Hospitals) - Reminder of Detox Precertification Requirements
(PN – 2014-01)
(Notice to CMAP Hospital and Detoxification Providers) - Revenue Center Codes (RCC) Requiring a Valid CPT or HCPCS Procedure Code on Outpatient Claims
(PB – 2014-06)
(Bulletin to Outpatient HospitalProviders) - Newly Eligible Clients Under the Affordable Care Act
(PB – 2014-01)
(Bulletin to All Providers)
2013 Bulletins
- Administration of automated medication dispensers for the purpose of dispensing medication
(PB – 2013-76)
(Bulletin to Home Health Service Providers) - Home Health Authorization- Access Agencies
(PA – 2013-04)
(Alert to CTBHP Home Health Care Providers & Access Agencies) - Ordering, Prescribing and Referring Provider Enrollment
(DCF – 2013-04)
(Alert to CT BHP Congregate Care Providers) - CT Medical Assistance Program Ordering, Prescribing and Referring (OPR) Provider Enrollment Requirement
(PA – 2013-03)
(Alert to all CT BHP Providers) - Prior Authorization Requirement for Evaluation and Management Codes for Psychiatric Services
(PB – 2013-46)
(Bulletin to Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurses) - Electroconvulsive Therapy Prior Authorization Changes
(PB – 2013-38)
(Bulletin to Physicians and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs)) - CT Medical Assistance Program Provider Enrollment Requirement
(DCF – 2013-03)
(Alert to DCF Residential Providers) - Bed Tracking – refresher
(PA – 2013-02)
(Alert to CT BHP Congregate Care Providers) - CT BHP ClientConnect Release and Reminder: Saved Drafts & Browser Back Button
(DCF – 2013-02)
(Alert to DCF, Parole and Probation Offices) - CT BHP ProviderConnect Release and Reminder: Saved Drafts & Browser Back Button
(PN – 2013-04)
(Alert to All CT BHP Providers) - Updated Retrospective Eligibility Template
(PN – 2013-02)
(Notice to IOP, EDT, Home Based Services (MST, MDFT, FFT), Outpatient, Psych Testing, Methadone Maintenance, Ambulatory Detoxification, and all other levels of care except IICAPS and Home Health Providers) - CT BHP ClientConnect Release and Reminder: Saved Drafts & Browser Back Button
(DCF – 2013-01)
(Alert to DCF, Parole and Probation Offices) - Changes to IOP Registration Process and Discharge Procedures
(PA – 2013-01)
(Alert to CT BHP Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Providers) - Electronic Claims Submission, Web Remittance Advice, Check, EFT, and 835 Schedule (HUSKY Health, Charter Oak, ConnPace, and CADAP Programs)
(PB – 2013-28)
(Bulletin to Physicians and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses) - Important CT Home Care Online Enrollment Notification, Claim Submission and Other Program Changes
(PB – 2013-25)
(Bulletin to Physicians and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses) - Psychotherapy Prior Authorization Changes
(PB – 2013-22)
(Bulletin to Physicians and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses) - Children’s Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Billing Procedures
(PB – 2013-21)
(Bulletin to Behavioral Health Clinics, Enhanced Care Clinics, Special Service Providers and Hospitals) - Change in Methodology for Measurement of Access Standards
(PB – 2013-17)
(Bulletin to Enhanced Care Clinics) - RCC Crosswalk to New Psychiatric Procedure Codes for 2013
(PB – 2013-11)
(Bulletin to Hospitals and Psychiatric Hospitals) - CT BHP ProviderConnect Release and Reminder: Saved Drafts & Browser Back Button
(PN – 2013-01)
(Alert to all CT BHP Providers)
2012 Bulletins
- Behavioral Health Clinician Fee Schedule Update
(PB – 2012-72)
(Bulletin to Psychologists, LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCs, LADCs, and Psychology Groups) - Incorporation of the 2013 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Changes
(PB – 2012-70)
(Bulletin to Behavioral Health, Medical, and Rehabilitation Clinics) - Additional Modifiers
(PB – 2012-69)
(Bulletin to Physicians, Physician Assistants, APRNs, Nurse-Midwives, Podiatrists, Optometrists, and Oral Surgeons) - Certificate of need Requirement for Inpatient Admissions for Individuals Under the Age of 21
(PB – 2012-61)
(Bulletin to Psychiatric Hospitals and PRTFs) - Important Changes to Provider Re-enrollment
(PB – 2012-53 & 2012-54)
(Bulletin to all Providers and ASOs) - Drug and Alcohol Abuse Center Fee Schedule Update
(PB – 2012-50)
(Bulletin to Drug and Alcohol Abuse Centers) - Enhanced Care Clinic Surveys
(PB – 2012-44)
(Bulletin to Enhanced Care Clinics) - Private Non-Medical Institution (PNMI) Rates for Adult Mental Health Rehabilitation
(PB – 2012-43)
(Bulletin to Private Non-Medical Institutional Providers) - Behavioral Health Clinician Fee Schedule Update
(PB – 2012-19)
(Bulletin to Psychologists, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LADC, and CADC providers) - Physician Fee Schedule Updates: Updated fees for Psychiatric and Selected Adult Medical Services
(PB – 2012-13)
(Bulletin to Physicians, Physician Assistants, and APRNs) - Enhanced Editing of Prescribing Provider NPI Numbers
(PB – 2012-10)
(Bulletin to Physicians and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses) - Behavioral Health Clinician Coverage for Individuals Under Age 21 in HUSKY C and HUSKY D
(PB – 2012-04)
(Bulletin to LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LADC, and CADC providers) - Transition from Revenue Center Code 513 to More Precise Coding for Hospital Outpatient Psychiatric Services
(PB – 2012-01)
(Bulletin to Acute Care Hospitals, Psychiatric Hospitals and State Institutions) - Delay in the Enforcement of Enrolling Certain Types of Performing Providers
(PB – 2012-08)
(Bulletin to Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Rehabilitation Clinics, Rural Health Clinics, Family Planning Clinics, Methadone Clinics, Free Standing Renal Dialysis Clinics, Medical Clinics, Dental Clinics, and Mental Health Clinic Providers) - New Physician Specialties for the CT Medical Assistance Program
(PB – 2012-05)
(Bulletin to Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Clinics, and Hospitals) - Direct Billing of Clients for Medicaid Covered Addiction Services
(PB – 2012-02)
(Bulletin to Physicians, APRNs, Mental Health Clinics, and FQHC Mental Health Clinics) - Changes to the Inpatient Psychiatric Pre-Certification Process
(PA – 2012-10)
(Alert to CT BHP Inpatient Psychiatric Providers) - CT BHP ClientConnect Release and Reminder: Saved Drafts & Browser Back Button
(DCF – 2012-04)
(Alert to DCF, Parole and Probation Offices) - Enhanced Care Clinic Access Requirements Clarification
(PB – 2012-56)
(Bulletin to General Hospitals and Freestanding Mental Health Clinics) - Important Changes to Provider Enrollment
(PB – 2012-53)
(Bulletin to All Providers and Administrative Service Organizations) - CT BHP Extended Day Treatment (EDT) Reimbursement Rate Increase for HUSKY Members
(PB – 2012-47)
(Bulletin to Freestanding Mental Health Clinics and Hospital Outpatient Providers) - Enhanced Care Clinic Surveys
(PB – 2012-44)
(Bulletin to All Providers) - New Medicaid (HUSKY) Spend-down Procedures
(PB – 2012-42)
(Bulletin to All Providers) - Hospital Inpatient Services
(PB – 2012-32)
(Bulletin to Acute Care Hospitals and Private Psychiatric Hospitals) - Fee Schedule Update for Behavioral Health Services
(PB – 2012-49)
(Bulletin to Mental Health Clinics, Enhanced Care Clinics, Methadone Clinics, Medical Clinics and Rehabilitation Clinics) - CT BHP Residential Care Team Transition
(PA – 2012-08)
(Alert to all CT BHP Residential and Group Home Providers) - Procedural Changes to Review Process
(PA – 2012-07)
(Alert to all CT BHP Residential and Group Home Providers) - CT BHP Modifications to Home Health Authorization Parameters
(PA – 2012-06)
(Alert to all CT BHP Home Health Providers) - CT BHP ProviderConnect Release and Reminder: Saved Drafts & Browser Back Button
(PN – 2012-07)
(Alert to all CT BHP Providers) - CT BHP ClientConnect Release and Reminder: Saved Drafts & Browser Back Button
(DCF – 2012-03)
(Alert to DCF, Parole and Probation Offices) - Changes to Review Process for CT BHP Bypass Programs
(PA – 2012-04)
(Alert to all CT BHP Inpatient Psychiatric Providers) - Clarification: Detox Facilities (Hospital-based and Free Standing) and Use of Release of Information on Admission
(PN – 2012-06A)
(Notice to CT BHP Detoxification Providers) - Detox Facilities and Use of Release of Information on Admission
(PN – 2012-06)
(Notice to CT BHP Detoxification Providers) - Clarification of Behavioral Health Clinician Coverage for Individuals under 21 in HUSKY C & D Programs
(PN – 2012-05)
(Notice to CTBHP LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCs, LADCs and CADCs) - CT BHP ProviderConnect System Registration Reminder- re: Browser Back Button
(PN – 2012-04)
(Notice to all CT BHP Providers) - ValueOptions Changes to Matching Round Process
(DCF – 2012-01)
(Alert to DCF Area Offices, Offices of Parole and Probation) - ProviderConnect System Enhancements – Effective April 2, 2012
(PN – 2012-03)
(Notice to all CT BHP Providers) - ProviderConnect Discharge Procedure
(PN – 2012-02)
(Notice to all CT BHP Providers) - CT BHP Modifications to Adult IOP Authorization Paramaters (members 19+ years)
(PA – 2012-01)
(Alert to CT BHP Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Providers) - Transition of Case Management Registration
(PA – 2012-02)
(Alert to CT BHP Case Management Providers) - Reminder of Detox Precertification Requirements
(PN – 2012-01)
(Notice to CT BHP Hospital and Detoxification Providers)
2011 Bulletins
- Expansion of Smoking Cessation Agents, Counseling and Treatment
(PB – 2011-94)
(Bulletin to specified providers of smoking cessation services) - New Correct Coding Edits
(PB – 2011-37)
(Bulletin to Mental Health Clinics and Managed Care Organizations) - CT BHP Connect System Enhancements
(PA – 2011-23)
(Alert to All CT BHP Providers, DCF Area Office, Probation and Parole Staff) - Acute Care Preadmission Telephonic Review Timelines Reminder
(PN – 2011-09)
(Notice to all CT BHP Hospital and Detoxification Providers) - Home Health Agency Web Registration Enhancements
(PN – 2011-07)
(Notice to All CT BHP Home Health Providers) - Medical ASO for the entire Medical Assistance Program, to Replace MCO’s
(PB-2011-77)
(Bulletin to All Providers and Managed Care Organizations) - ClientConnect Member Eligiility Coverage Group Classifications
(DCF – 2011-05)
(Alert to DCF Area Offices, Offices of Parole and Probation) - ProviderConnect Member Eligibility Coverage Group Classifications
(PN – 2011-08)
(Notice to all CT BHP Providers) - Residential and Group Home Discharge Procedure
(PN – 2011-06)
(Notice to all CT BHP Residential and Group Home Providers) - IOP Concurrent Review and Readmission Procedure
(PN – 2011-05)
(Notice to all IOP Providers) - Revised Procedure – Temporary Member Certification
(PA – 2011-22)
(Alert to all CT BHP Providers) - Wellness Care Coordination Program
(PA – 2011-19)
(Alert to all CT BHP Providers) - CVH Restoration of Substance Abuse Services
(DMHAS Alert 8-19-11)
(Alert to all CT BHP Providers) - EDT – Web Registration Transition
(PA – 2011-18)
(Alert to All EDT Providers) - CVH Diversion Protocol – Detoxification
(DMHAS Alert 7-18-11)
(Alert to CT BHP Providers) - CVH Diversion Protocol – Intensive Residential
(DMHAS Alert 7-18-11)
(Alert to CT BHP Providers) - IOP Authorization Parameters
(PA – 2011-17)
(Alert to All IOP Providers) - Reminder ECC Web Registration Enhancements
(PA – 2011-16)
(Alert to ECC Providers) - ECC Requirements for LIA
(PA – 2011-15)
(Alert to ECC Providers) - Temporary Member Certification
(PA – 2011-12)
(Alert to All CT BHP Providers) - Home Health Authorizations – BH Diagnosis
(PA – 2011-14)
(Alert to Access Agencies & Home Health Agencies) - CANS Update Function Explanation
(DCF – 2011-02)
(Alert to DCF Area Offices/Probation/Parole) - ClientConnect Enhancements
(DCF – 2011-01)
(Alert to DCF Area Offices) - Hospital Inpatient Behavioral Health
(PA – 2011-13)
(Alert to CT BHP Inpatient Providers) - CT BHP ProviderConnect Auths Listed as Termed IOP
(PN – 2011-04)
(Notice to CT BHP Intensive Outpatient Providers) - CT BHP Revisions to Detoxification Protocols
(PA – 2011-11)
(Alert to Inpatient Detox Providers) - Outreach for Medical & Psych Inpatient Admissions
(PA – 2011-10)
(Alert to CT BHP Hospitals) - CT BHP Enhancements to EDT Parameters
(PA – 2011-09)
(Alert to EDT Providers) - CT BHP Web Based Matching Information
(PN – 2011-03)
(Notice to CT BHP Residential Providers) - Charter Oak –MLIA BHP Claim Reprocessing
(PB – 2011-27)
(Bulletin to All CT BHP Providers) - New CT BHP Changes
(PB – 2011-25)
(Bulletin to Freestanding MH, Medical, Rehab & FQHC Clinics) - New CT BHP Prior Authorization Changes
(PB – 2011-21)
(Bulletin to Home Health Providers & Access Agencies) - New CT BHP Prior Auth & Claim Submission Changes
(PB – 2011-20)
(Bulletin to Comm Svc Providers, MH Group Home & PRTF’s) - New CT BHP Changes
(PB – 2011-19)
(Bulletin to Behavioral Health Clinicians/Groups) - New CT BHP Changes
(PB – 2011-18)
(Bulletin to Hospitals, MD & APRN Practitioners/Groups) - Changes to Eligibility Verification – CT BHP Expansion
(PB – 2011-16)
(Bulletin to All Providers and MCO’s) - ProviderConnect Update – Projected Discharges Listing
(PN – 2011-01)
(Notice to CT BHP Residential & Grp Home Providers) - CT BHP Transition Plan – Registered Services
(PA – 2011-08)
(Alert to All CT BHP Providers) - Home Health Authorizations – Waiver Programs
(PA – 2011-07)
(Alert to Waiver Programs) - Home Health Authorizations – Access Agencies
(PA – 2011-06)
(Alert to Access Agencies) - Home Health Authorizations
(PA – 2011-05)
(Alert to Home Health Providers) - Home Health Agency Introduction
(PA – 2011-04)
(Alert to Home Health Providers) - HIPAA 5010 Changes to Eligibility Verification
(PB – 2011-06)
(Bulletin to All Providers and MCO’s) - Enhanced Care Clinic Attachment B– Status Notification
(PB – 2011-02)
(Bulletin to ECC Clinics & Hospitals) - New CT Behavioral Health Partnership
(PB – 2011-15)
(Bulletin to All Providers) - Linking RTC Authorizations to Claims
(PA – 2011-03)
(Alert to Out of State Residential Facilities) - DCF Informed Consent Policy — Pharmacy
(PA – 2011-01)
(Alert to CT BHP Children Service Providers)
2010 Bulletins
- Residential Matching Process Restructuring
(PA – 2010-21)
(Alert to CT BHP Residential Providers) - IICAPS Outlier Management
(PA – 2010-18)
(Alert to CT BHP IICAPS Providers) - BH Clinical Practice Improvement Initiatives
(PB – 2010-62)
(Alert to Alcohol & Drug Ctrs, Hospitals) - Group Therapy — Max Size Change
(PB – 2010-59)
(Alert to Freestanding MH Clinics) - Medicaid LIA — Recoupment of CT Oak Claims
(PB – 2010-58)
(Alert to All Providers) - ProviderConnect Transition
(PA – 2010-16)
(Alert to CT BHP Providers, DCF, Probation/Parole Staff) - Billing Procedures for One-to-One Care
(PA – 2010-15)
(Alert to Residential/Grp Home Providers) - Change in Procedures to Access One-to-One Care
(PA – 2010-14)
(Alert to Residential/Grp Home Providers) - Charter Oak Reporting Updates
(PB – 2010-30)
(Bulletin to Inpatient Hospitals) - MTPPR & PNMI Treatment Plan
(PA – 2010-13)
(Alert to DCF Grp Hme Lvl II & Residential Providers) - HUSKY B Cost-Share for BH Services
(PB – 2010-35)
(Bulletin to All Providers) - SAGA becomes Medicaid LIA
(PB – 2010-38)
(Bulletin to All Providers) - SAGA becomes Medicaid LIA
(PB – 2010-37)
(Bulletin to Hospital Providers) - CT BHP Outreach to Hospital EDs
(PA – 2010-10)
(Bulletin to CT BHP Hospitals) - CT BHP MTPPR System Enhancements
(PA – 2010-12)
(Bulletin to Residential Providers) - CT BHP EMPS Rate Increase
(PB – 2010-22)
(Bulletin to Freestanding MH Clinics) - CT BHP Updated DCF Residential Program Specifications
(PA – 2010-11)
(Alert to All CT BHP Providers) - ECC Child Clinic Co-Occurring Requirements
(PB – 2010-19)
(Alert to Mental Health Clinics and FQHCs) - ECC Adult Clinic Co-Occurring Requirements
(PB – 2010-15)
(Alert to Mental Health Clinics and FQHCs) - ECC Child Hospital Co-Occurring Requirements
(PB – 2010-18)
(Alert to CT BHP General Hospitals - ECC Adult Hospital Co-Occurring Requirements
(PB – 2010-14)
(Alert to CT BHP General Hospitals - CT BHP Bypass Program — Adult Inpatient
(PA – 2010-09)
(Alert to CT BHP Adult Inpatient Psych Providers) - Clarification of Observation Service Guidelines
(PB – 2010-11)
(Alert to All Hospital Providers and MCOs) - Multi-Disciplinary Examinations
(PB – 2010-05)
(Alert to FQHCs, Clinics, Hospitals and MCOs) - CT BHP Intensive Outpatient Bypass Program
(PA – 2010-07)
(Alert to All CT BHP IOP Providers - CT BHP Updated DCF Residential Program Specifications
(PA – 2010-06)
(Alert to All CT BHP Providers) - CT BHP SWETP Referral Process
(PA – 2010-02)
(Alert to CT DCF Area Offices) - DCF Residential Program Specifications
(PA – 2010-05)
(Alert to All CT BHP Providers) - CT BHP Bypass Program – Child/Adolescent
(PA – 2010-04)
(Alert to CT BHP Child & Adolescent Inpatient Psych Providers) - CT BHP Bypass Program – Adult
(PA – 2010-03)
(Alert to CT BHP Adult Inpatient Psych Providers)
2009 Bulletins
- Implementation of MTPPR for Residential Providers
(PA – 2009-09)
(Bulletin to Residential Treatment Center Providers) - Elec. Claims Submission, Web Remit Advice, Check, EFT and 835 Schedule
(PB – 2009-61)
(Bulletin to All Providers) - Expansion of ECC Initiative
(PB – 2009-27)
(Bulletin to General Hospitals) - Qualifications for Temp Suspension of Access Requirements
(PB – 2009-26)
(Bulletin to General Hospitals and Freestanding MH Clinics) - Carve Out of Medical FQHC’s from Managed Care
(PB – 2009-49)
(Bulletin to Federally Qualified Health Centers) - PRTF New Regulations for Payment
(PB – 2009-37)
(Bulletin to Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities) - Residential Vacancy/Bed Tracking-Web Based form
(PA – 2009-07)
(Bulletin to Residential Treatment Facility Providers) - Transition of Web Registration for Home Based Services
(PA – 2009-06)
(Alert to All CT BHP Providers) - ECC Web Registration Enhancements
(PA – 2009-05)
(Bulletin to ECC Clinics & All Providers) - Implementation of Home Based Service Registration
(PA – 2009-04)
(Bulletin to Home Based Service Providers) - EDS New Bulletin-Claims Status-Provider Participation-PERM
(PB – 2009-28)
(Bulletin to All Providers) - Clarification of Requirements for Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities
(PB – 2009-18)
(Bulletin to PRTF’s) - Mandatory EFT Enrollment for Reimbursement
(PB – 2009-12)
(Bulletin to All Providers) - Expansion of Enhanced Care Clinic Initiative
(PB – 2009-10)
(Bulletin to MH Clinics, FQHC?s & Managed Care Organizations) - New HUSKY A Primary Care Case Management Program
(PB – 2009-03)
(Bulletin to All Providers) - RTC Vacancy/Bed Tracking – Web Based Form
(PA – 2009-02)
(Alert to CT Residential Treatment Providers) - Linking PASS Authorizations to Claims Payments
(PA – 2009-01)
(Alert to CT PASS Group Home Providers)
2008 Bulletins
- Multi-Disciplinary Examinations
(PB – 2008-74)
(Alert to FQHCs, Clinics and Managed Care Organizations) - Placement Request Process Restructure
(PA – 2008-06)
(Alert to Residential and GH Providers) - CANS Web Registration Required
(PA – 2008-05)
(Alert to DCF Area Offices, Parole, Riverview, High Meadows, CCP) - CT BHP RTC Vacancy Report
(Provider Notice 2008)
(Notice to all In-state Residential Providers) - CT BHP Web Registration Enhancements
(PA – 2008-04)
(Alert to ECCs & All CT BHP Outpatient Providers) - CT BHP Bypass Program
(PA – 2008-03)
(Alert to CT BHP Adult Inpatient Psych Providers) - CT BHP Timely Filing Requirements
(PB – 2008-61)
(Bulletin to All CT BHP Providers) - Final Phase of the Fed Tamper-Resistant Prescription Pad
(PB – 2008-44)
(Bulletin to APRNs, Hospitals, FQHC’s) - CT BHP Fee Schedule & Program Requirement Changes
(PB – 2008-39)
(Bulletin to SA Centers & Clinics, Home Health Agencies, PRTFs & SBHC’s) - CT BHP AIS – Resolution for T02 Error Message
(PA – 2008-02)
(Alert to Absolute/AIS Web Registration Users) - Linking RTC Authorizations to Claim Payments
(PA – 2008-01)
(Alert to CT Residential Treatment Centers) - NPI Claim Submission Procedures
(PB – 2008-29)
(Bulletin to All Providers) - Updated Community Clinic Fee Schedules
(PB – 2008-28)
(Bulletin to MH Clinics, Methadone Clinics & Alcohol & Drug Centers) - HUSKY A Managed Care Transition
(PB – 2008-26)
(Bulletin to Hospitals & MCO’s) - Medical Clinic Fee Schedule Update
(PB – 2008-24)
(Bulletin to Medical Clinics & MCO’s) - Pharmacy Guidelines for HUSKY A, HUSKY B, and SAGA Clients
(PB – 2008-20)
(Bulletin to All Providers & MCO’s) - HUSKY A Clients Moving into Traditional Medicaid Fee-For-Service
(PB – 2008-17)
(Bulletin to All Providers) - Primary Care/BH Requirements for Enhanced Care Clinics
(PB – 2008-14)
(Bulletin to General Hospitals & Freestanding MH Clinics) - Link to Old Legacy Website Will Be Shut Down
(PB – 2008-13)
(Bulletin to All Providers) - Prior Authorization for Fee-for-Service Clients
(PB – 2008-11)
(Bulletin to MH Clinics, Gen Hospitals & Psych Hospitals) - Change in Pharmacy Claim Processing – 2
(PB – 2008-05)
(Bulletin to Nurse Practitioners, Clinics, Hospitals and MCO’s) - Change in Pharmacy Claim Processing
(PB – 2008-03)
(Bulletin to Nurse Practitioners, Clinics, Hospitals and MCO’s)
2007 Bulletins
- Change in Frequency for Psych Diagnostic Interview Examinations
(PB – 2007-78)
(Bulletin to Freestanding Mental Health Clinics) - Pursuit of Third Party Liability
(PB – 2007-65)
(Bulletin to All Providers) - CT BHP Enhanced Care Clinic Application Process
(PB – 2007-59)
(Bulletin to MH Clinics, Gen Hospitals & FQHC’s) - Coverage of Professional Svcs for Hospital Inpatient & ED Services
(PB – 2007-51)
(Bulletin to Hospitals, MD, APRN and MCO’s) - CT BHP Modification of Psychological Testing Class of Services
(PB – 2007-50)
(Bulletin to General Hospitals) - CT BHP Modification of Psychological Testing Class of Services
(PB – 2007-49)
(Bulletin to Freestanding MH Clinicis and Independent Practitioners) - Access Requirements & Fees for Gen Hospital Enhanced Care Clinics
(PB – 2007-45)
(Bulletin to General Hospitals & Managed Care Organizations) - Access Requirements & Fees for Enhanced Care Clinics
(PB – 2007-44)
(Bulletin to Freestanding MH Clinics and MCO’s) - Implementation of Authorization for Case Management Services
(PB – 2007-43)
(Bulletin to All Providers) - National Provider Identifier (NPI) Temporary Extension Period
(PB – 2007-38)
(Bulletin to All Providers) - Correction to Billing Instructions for the CMS-1500 Claim Form
(PB – 2007-37)
(Bulletin to Professional Paper Claim Submitters) - Change in Timely Filing Requirements for CT BHP Claims
(PB – 2007-36)
(Bulletin to All Providers) - Nat’l Provider Identifier (NPI) – May 2007 Implementation
(PB – 2007-25)
(Bulletin to All Providers) - CTBHP Increased Rates & Fees
(PB – 2007-23)
(Bulletin to Individual Practitioners) - CTBHP Increased Rates & Fees
(PB – 2007-22)
(Bulletin to PRTF’s, Methadone Clinics & Home Health Agencies) - CTBHP Increased Rates & Fees
(PB – 2007-21)
(Bulletin to Freestanding Hlth Clinics, SBHC’s & Alcohol & Drug Ctrs) - Implementation Date Change for the CMS-1500 (v 08/05) Claim Form
(PB – 2007-16)
(Bulletin to Professional Claim Submitters) - Nat’l Provider Identifier (NPI), UB-04 and CMS-1500 Updates
(PB – 2007-14)
(Bulletin to All Providers) - Transition to Updated CMS-1500 (v 08/05) Claim Form
(PB – 2007-09)
(Bulletin to Professional Claim Submitters) - Web Based Concurrent Reviews for Outpatient Services
(PA – 2007-08)
(Alert to MH Clinics, Methadone Clinics, SBHC’s, FQHC’s & Practitioners) - CT BHP IOP & EDT Authorization Timelines
(PA – 2007-07)
(Alert to Gen Hospitals, FQHC’s & MH Clinics) - CT BHP RTC Match Notification
(PA – 2007-06)
(Alert to DCF Area Office Directors) - Revised Procedures for Approval of Registration Services
(PA – 2007-03)
(Bulletin to All CT BHP Providers) - Home Based Services – Concurrent Review Approval Timeline
(PA – 2007-02)
(Bulletin to Home Based Services Providers) - CTBHP Modification of Intermediate Program Service Classes
(PB – 2007-06)
(Bulletin to Hospitals) - CTBHP Modification of Intermediate Program Service Classes
(PB – 2007-05)
(Bulletin to Freestanding MH Clinics)
2006 Bulletins
- Claim Submission Address Updates for CT BHP
(PB – 2006-101)
(Bulletin to All CT BHP Providers) - CT BHP Modifications of Home Based Services Class
(PB – 2006-97)
(Bulletin to Freestanding Mental Health Clinics) - CT BHP National Provider Identifier
(PB – 2006-96)
(Bulletin to Hospitals) - CT BHP New Contact Information for EDS
(PB – 2006-93)
(Bulletin to All CT BHP Providers) - CT BHP National Provider Identifier
(PB – 2006-92)
(Bulletin to Al CT BHP Providers) - BHP Coverage of Case Management Services
(PB – 2006-89)
(Alert to MH and Med Clinics, SBHC’s, Independent Practitioners) - Alert: Service Registration – Implementation of all Required Fields
(PA – 2006-07)
(Alert to CT BHP Providers) - Child & Adolescent Rapid Emergency Stabilization Service
(PB – 2006-86)
(Bulletin to General Hospitals, MCO’s and the CT BHP ASO) - Documentation for Services Provided under the CT BHP
(PB – 2006-85)
(Alert to Federally Qualified Health Centers) - Alert: Transportation Change – PreferredOne
(PB – 2006-06)
(Alert to CT BHP Providers) - CT BHP Claim Recovery
(PB – 2006-81)
(Bulletin to Federally Qualified Health Care Providers) - CT BHP Timely Filing Requirements
(PB – 2006-77)
(Bulletin to All CT BHP Providers) - CT BHP Added CPT Codes to Fee Schedule
(PB – 2006-68)
(Bulletin to Medical Clinics and FQHC Medical Clinics) - Reprocessing of Denied Claims
(PB – 2006-67)
(Bulletin to Select Clinic Providers) - Procedures for Authorization and Registration – Home Based Services
(PB – 2006-65)
(Bulletin to Freestanding Mental Health Clinics) - Implementation of Registration for Services
(PB – 2006-61)
(Bulletin to Select CT BHP Providers) - Coverage for Extended Day Treatment and IOP Services
(PB – 2006-60)
(Bulletin to Hospitals, Freestanding MH Clinics) - Reprocessing of HUSKY Spenddown Claims
(PB – 2006-59)
(Bulletin to Select CT BHP Providers) - Alert: CT BHP Web Registration & Registered Services
(PA – 2006-04)
(Bulletin to All CT BHP Providers) - Implementation of Prior Authorization Numbers for Inpatient Svcs
(PB – 2006-54)
(Bulletin to All CT BHP Hospitals, State Institutions and PRTF’s) - CT BHP Increased Rates and Fees
(PB – 2006-53)
(Bulletin to All CT BHP Providers) - Alert: Group Home Authorization Process: Final Notice
(PA – 2006-03)
(Alert to DCF Group Homes) - Alert: Admissions & Transfers to Riverview Children’s Hospital
(PA – 2006-02)
(Bulletin to All CT BHP Providers) - CT BHP Member Discharge Notification Log
(PA – 2006-01)
(Bulletin to Hospitals, Freestanding Drug and Alcohol Ctrs & PRTFs) - CT BHP Enhanced Care Clinic Application Process
(PB – 2006-47)
(Bulletin to MH Clinics and General Hospital) - Discontinued Mandatory Reinsurance Reporting
(PB – 2006-46)
(Bulletin to All Hospital Providers and State Institutions) - Electronic Funds Transfer Mandate for Providers
(PB – 2006-42)
(Bulletin to All CT BHP Providers) - CT BHP EDT Authorization Transition Plan
(PB – 2006-37)
(Bulletin to Hospitals and Mental Health Clinics) - CT BHP Husky B Co-Pays for CT BHP Services
(PB – 2006-31)
(Bulletin to all CT BHP Providers) - CT BHP PHP and IOP Authorization Transition Plan
(PB – 2006-26)
(Bulletin to Hospitals and Mental Health Clinics) - CT BHP Inpatient Authorization Transition Plan
(PB – 2006-25)
(Bulletin to Freestanding Alcohol and Drug Centers) - CT BHP Transition Plan for Registration of Covered Services
(PB – 2006-23)
(Bulletin to All CT BHP Providers and MCO’s) - CT BHP HUSKY B Eligibility Verification
(PB – 2006-20)
(Bulletin to All CT BHP Providers and Managed Care Organizations) - CT BHP PreferredOne Mandatory Drug Formulary
(PB – 2006-18)
(Bulletin to Hospitals, PRTF’s, MH Clinics, Psychiatrists, and APRN’s) - CT BHP Authorization Transition Plan
(PB – 2006-15)
(Bulletin to Hospitals, State Institutions & PRTF’s)
2005 Bulletins
- CT BHP Rates and Fee Schedules
(PB – 2005-79)
(Bulletin to All CT BHP Providers and MCO’s) - CT BHP HUSKY B Eligibility Verification
(PB – 2005-77)
(Bulletin to All CT BHP Providers and MCO’s) - New CT Behavioral Health Partnership
(PB – 2005-76H)
(Bulletin to Psychologists) - New CT Behavioral Health Partnership
(PB – 2005-76G)
(Bulletin to Psychiatrists and APRN’s) - New CT Behavioral Health Partnership
(PB – 2005-76F)
(Bulletin to PRTF’s, DCF Funded Residential Facilities) - New CT Behavioral Health Partnership
(PB – 2005-76E)
(Bulletin to LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LADC and MCO’s) - New CT Behavioral Health Partnership
(PB – 2005-76D)
(Bulletin to Hospitals) - New CT Behavioral Health Partnership
(PB – 2005-76C)
(Bulletin to Home Health Agencies) - New CT Behavioral Health Partnership
(PB – 2005-76B)
(Bulletin to Community Service Providers) - New CT Behavioral Health Partnership
(PB – 2005-76A)
(Bulletin to Clinics, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Centers, SBHC) - Behavioral Health Partnership Overview
(PB – 2005-63)
(Bulletin to All CT BHP Providers and Managed Care Organizations) - Behavioral Health Partnership Enrollment
(PB – 2005-52)
(Bulletin to LCSW’s, LMFT’s, LPC’s, LAD’s, SBHC’s and MCO’s) - Behavioral Health Partnership Enrollment
(PB – 2005-40)
(Bulletin to MD, APRN, PhD Practitioners/Groups & MCO’s)
