Medicaid

How to Get Credentialed with Connecticut HUSKY Health in Connecticut

Network: Open
30-60 Days

Quick Overview

Timeline

30 - 60 days

CAQH

Not Required

Re-credentialing

Every 5 year(s)

Delegated

No

Connecticut-Specific Requirements

Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health) enrollment steps: (1) Obtain NPI via NPPES. (2) Register through the Connecticut DSS provider enrollment portal. (3) Submit application with CT state license, proof of malpractice insurance, and required documentation. (4) Background check including state and federal criminal history is required for all providers. Connecticut operates managed care through 3 MCOs that administer HUSKY Health benefits. Behavioral health providers accepted include LPC, LCSW, LMFT, and Licensed Psychologist with active CT licensure. Revalidation is required every 5 years. Providers must enroll with CT Medicaid and may need separate credentialing with each MCO.

Medicaid Information: Connecticut

Agency: Connecticut Department of Social Services

Program: HUSKY Health

Portal: https://www.ct.gov/dss

Phone: 1-800-842-8440

Step-by-Step Enrollment Process

1

Gather Required Documents

Collect all necessary credentials including your medical license, DEA certificate, malpractice insurance, NPI number, and any state-specific requirements for Connecticut.

2

Prepare Your Application

Complete Connecticut HUSKY Health's provider enrollment application with all required information and supporting documentation.

3

Submit Your Application

Submit your completed enrollment package to Connecticut HUSKY Health.

4

Track & Follow Up

Credentialing typically takes 30-60 days. Monitor your application status and respond promptly to requests for additional information.

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Required Documents Checklist

Background Check

Federal/state background check required for Medicaid enrollment

CV/Resume

Work history required

Malpractice Insurance

Conditional

Required in most states; some state programs waive for government employees

Medical License

NPI Certificate

Enrollment Forms

CT Medicaid Provider Enrollment (CTMAPS)

Required
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Key Credentialing Terms

Capitation
A payment model where a payer pays a provider a fixed amount per member per month regardless of whether the member recei...
CAQH
The Council for Affordable Quality Health Care, an organization that maintains a universal provider database (CAQH ProVi...
Credentialing
The process of verifying a healthcare provider's qualifications, training, licensure, and professional background to ens...
Effective Date
The date on which a provider's enrollment or network participation becomes active, allowing them to begin billing a paye...
Managed Care
A healthcare delivery system organized to manage cost, utilization, and quality through techniques such as provider netw...
Network Adequacy
The requirement that a health plan's provider network has enough providers in each specialty and geographic area to give...
NPI
The National Provider Identifier is a unique 10-digit identification number issued by CMS to healthcare providers, requi...
Primary Source Verification
The process of verifying a provider's credentials directly from the original issuing source, such as medical schools, li...

Credentialing Checklist

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Contact Information

Provider Credentialing

National

1-800-842-8440

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Provider Services

National

1-800-842-8440

Claims & Billing

National

1-800-842-8440

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