Chapter 8: Policy and Bulletins Listing
How to Download Bulletins and Policy Transmittals
From time to time, provider bulletins and policy transmittals are published. To view and/or print these publications, go to:
Or, refer to the listing below:
The following bulletins are recommended reading for all Dental Providers:
| Date | Bulletin Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | PB2024-30 | Electronic Claims Submission, Web Remittance Advice, Check, EFT and 835 Schedule |
| 2024 | PB2024-12 | Changes to the Dental Fee Schedule |
| 2024 | PB2024-08 | Clarifying Billing Guidance for Periodontal Services |
| 2023 | PB2023-79 | January 2024 Quarterly HIPAA Compliant Updates- Dental Fee Schedules for Adult |
| 2023 | PB2023-69 | UPDATED: Addition of Periodontal Benefits |
| 2023 | PB2023-68 | Electronic Claims Submission, Web Remittance Advice, Check, EFT and 835 Schedule |
| 2023 | PB2023-57 | Adding Select Procedure Codes for Evaluation/Management Services to Dental Fee Schedule |
| 2023 | PB2023-54 | Multi-disciplinary Examinations for Medical, Behavioral Health and Dental Service |
| 2023 | PB2023-41 | Electronic Claims Submission, Web Remittance Advice, Check, EFT and 835 Schedule |
| 2023 | PB2023-12 | Changes to the Dental Fee Schedule |
| 2022 | PB2022-101 | January 2023 Dental HIPAA Compliant Update |
| 2022 | PB2022-90 | Electronic Claims Submission, Web Remittance Advice, Check, EFT and 835 Schedule |
| 2022 | PB2022-64 | Dental Claim Form Field Update Reminder |
| 2022 | PB2022-56 | Covered CT Program |
| 2022 | PB2022-55 | Dental Fee Schedule Update for the Adult Fee Schedule |
| 2022 | PB2022-43 | Electronic Claims Submission, Web Remittance Advice, Check, EFT and 835 Schedule |
| 2022 | PB2022-33 | Extension of Postpartum Care |
| 2021 | PB2021-100 | Revised January 2022 Quarterly Dental Fee Schedule HIPAA Compliant Update |
| 2021 | PB2021-94 | Electronic Claims Submission, Web Remittance Advice, Check, EFT and 835 Schedule |
| 2021 | PB2021-61 | Treatment Planning and Radiographic Imaging Requirements |
| 2021 | PB2021-60 | Oral Health Assessment and Fluoride Varnish Applications Services at Well Child Visits |
| 2021 | PB2021-52 | Reminder for Medical Necessity for Dental Imaging and Limitations for Occlusal |
| 2021 | PB2021-51 | Dental Digital Models |
| 2021 | PB2021-36 | Electronic Claims Submission, Web Remittance Advice, Check, EFT and 835 Schedule |
| 2020 | PB2020-82 | Electronic Claims Submission, Web Remittance Advice, Check, EFT and 835 Schedule |
| 2020 | PB2020-51 | Electronic Claims Submission, Web Remittance Advice, Check, EFT and 835 Schedule |
| 2020 | PB2020-11 | Accessing the Provider’s Re-enrollment Due Date |
| 2019 | PB2019-87 | 2020 Dental Fee Schedule Clarifications and HIPAA Compliance Update |
| 2019 | PB2019-66 | Update to Dental Fee Schedule for Composite Restorations of Incipient Carious Lesions |
| 2019 | PB2019-47 | Updated Prior Authorization Requirements for Frenulectomies for Children |
| 2019 | PB2019-42 | Update for Adult Dental Fee Schedule for Composite Restorations on Molar Teeth |
| 2019 | PB2019-41 | Update to Dental Fee Schedule for Cone Beam Computed Tomography Imaging |
| 2019 | PB2019-38 | Update for Billing Coding for Access to Baby Care (ABC Program) |
| 2019 | PB2019-24 | Annual Dental Benefit Maximum |
| 2019 | PB2019-03 | 2019 Dental Fee Schedule Clarifications and HIPAA Compliance Update |
| 2018 | PB2018-51 | 2018 Dental Fee schedule Update for CDT D1354 |
| 2018 | PB2018-47 | PA Requests for D7997 and D86922018 |
| 2017 | PB2017-95 | 2018 Dental Fee Schedule HIPAA Compliance Update |
| 2017 | PB2017-81 | Dental Benefit Annual Maximum Limitation |
| 2017 | PB2017-54 | Reasons of Medical Necessity for Dental Periapical Imaging |
| 2017 | PB2017-41 | Addition of CPT Code 41899 |
| 2017 | PB2017-29 | Provider Audit Trainings |
| 2017 | PB2017-09 | 2017 Dental Fee Schedule HIPAA Compliance Update |
| 2016 | PB2016-96 | Elimination of Paper Claims Update |
| 2016 | PB2016-90 | Interpreter Services for Individuals with limited English |
| 2016 | PB2016-75 | Changes to Implementation of PA for Oral and Maxillofacial |
| 2016 | PB2016-73 | Clarification of Orthognathic Surgery Medical Necessity |
| 2016 | PB2016-59 | Fingerprint based Background Checks |
| 2016 | PB2016-52 | Phase II-Children’s Dental Fee Schedule Reduction |
| 2016 | PB2016-45 | Phase I-Changes to Children’s Fee Schedule for Aug. 2016 |
| 2016 | PB2016-36 | Opioid Legislation |
| 2016 | PB2016-27 | Changes to Children’s Dental Fee Schedule Reimbursement |
| 2015 | PB2015-104 | 2016 Dental Fee Schedule HIPAA Compliant Update |
| 2015 | PB2015-51 | Changes to the Orthodontic Qualifying Score |
| 2015 | PB2015-32 | Provider Audit Trainings |
| 2015 | PB2015-27 | Changes in Dental Coverage for Bitewings |
| 2015 | PB2015-15 | Dental Regulations Regarding Placement of Amalgam Restorations |
| 2015 | PB2015-06 | Hall Technique for the Placement of Stainless Steel Crowns |
| 2015 | PB2015-05 | Billing Clients for Missed Appointments |
| 2014 | PB2014-91 | 2015 Physician Fee Schedule HIPAA Compliant Update |
| 2014 | PB2014-72 | Business Associate Agreement Between the Department of Social Services, Vendors and all CMAP Providers |
| 2014 | PB2014-71 | Tobacco Cessation and New Screening Codes and Program for Dental Hygienists |
| 2014 | PB2014-67 | Full Activation of Pharmacy and Non-Pharmacy OPR Edits |
| 2014 | PB2014-62 | Update to Medicaid Dental Services Fee Schedule and Policy |
| 2014 | PB2014-52 | Updated Provider Re-Enrollment Notification Process |
| 2014 | PB2014-46 | Expansion of Coverage for Over the Counter (OTC)Products |
| 2014 | PB2014-35 | Expedited Medicaid Eligibility Processing for Individuals with Medical Emergencies |
| 2014 | PB2014-29 | Newly Eligible Clients under the Affordable Care Act (Part III) |
| 2014 | PB2014-20 | **Updated** Implementation of ICD-10 Code Set |
| 2014 | PB2014-15 | Newly Eligible Clients under the Affordable Care Act (Part II) |
| 2014 | PB2014-01 | Newly Eligible Clients under the Affordable Care Act |
| 2013 | PB2013-82 | Incorporation of January 2014 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) |
| 2013 | PB2013-74 | **Updated** International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10) Implementation |
| 2013 | PB2013-64 | Implementation of Ordering, Prescribing, and Referring (OPR) Pharmacy Claim Edits |
| 2013 | PB2013-60 | The Implementation of the Ordering, Prescribing and Referring (OPR) Claim Edits |
| 2013 | PB2013-51 | Enhanced Editing of Prescribing Provider NPI Numbers |
| 2013 | PB2013-31 | Elimination of Mailing Paper Remittance Advices |
| 2013 | PB2013-24 | Implementation of Affordable Care Act Claim Edits |
| 2013 | PB2013-15 | Transition to the Updated ADA 2012 J434 Dental Claim Form |
| 2013 | PB2013-04 | Elimination of Paper Re-enrollment Applications |
| 2013 | PB2013-03 | Electronic Funds Transfer Change Notification |
| 2012 | PB2012-59 | Performing Provider Enrollment Requirements |
| 2012 | PB2012-54 | Important Changes to Provider Re-enrollment |
| 2012 | PB2012-53 | Important Changes to Provider Enrollment |
| 2012 | PB2012-46 | Change of Dental Fee Payment for Dentures and Resin Fillings |
| 2012 | PB2012-42 | New Medicaid (HUSKY) Spend-down Procedures |
| 2012 | PB2012-38 | Change of Dental Benefit Assignment by Dental Provider to Benefit Assignment by Client |
| 2012 | PB2012-36 | Web Portal Claim History Inquiry |
| 2012 | PB2012-31 | Change in Procedures for Brand Medically Necessary Pharmacy Prior Authorizations |
| 2012 | PB2012-25 | Payment Error Rate Measurement (PERM) Program Audit Requests |
| 2012 | PB2012-10 | Enhanced Editing of Prescribing Provider NPI Numbers |
| 2012 | PB2012-06 | Presumptive Eligibility Certification and Guarantee of Payment Form, W-538 |
| 2011 | PB2011-72 | Connecticut’s Electronic Health Records (HER) Incentive Program |
| 2011 | PB2011-61 | Changes to the Dental Fee Schedule and Program Limitations |
| 2011 | PB2011-42 | Clarification of the Requirements for Pre-screening Client’s Eligibility for Orthodontia Treatment |
| 2011 | PB2011-36 | Definition of Medical Necessity |
| 2011 | PB2011-23 | HIPAA 5010 Implementation of the 837 Dental Electronic |
| 2011 | PB2011-08 | Prior Authorization of Post Procedure Review Authorization Appeals Process |
| 2011 | PB2011-07 | Dental Fee Schedule Changes for Quadrant Designation and for Unspecified Manually Priced Codes |
| 2011 | PB2011-01 | Prior Authorization and Post Procedure Authorization for Payment Requirements (For FQHC Providers) |
| 2010 | PB2010-53 | New HUSKY B Client Cost Share for Dental Services (For FQHC Providers) |
| 2010 | PB2010-50 | Prior Authorization and Post Procedure Authorization for Payment Requirements |
| 2010 | PB2010-48 | Let e-Prescribing Streamline Your Workflow |
| 2010 | PB2010-45 | Changes to the Provision of Hospice Services |
| 2010 | PB2010-32 | Notice of Changes to the Dental Fee Schedule concerning Client Cost Shares for HUSKY B |
| 2010 | PB2010-02 | Dental Program Changes Pursuant to Public Act No. 09-5 |
| 2009 | PB2009-57 | Correction to Bulletin 2009-25 |
| 2009 | PB2009-25 | Updates to Requirements for Dental Claims Submission |
| 2009 | PB2009-07 | Got Billing Issues? Schedule a Training Session |
| 2009 | PB2009-02 | New – Internet Claim Submission is Now Available |
| 2008 | PB2008-65 | Prior Authorization Inquiry Available on the Web |
| 2008 | PB2008-64 | Enhanced Fee Schedules Now Available |
| 2008 | PB2008-62 | Important – Orthodontia Case Completion Billing Changes |
| 2008 | PB2008-59 | Important – Dental Services Update |
| 2008 | PB2008-48 | Important – Dental Services Restructuring |
| 2008 | PB2008-38 | Important – Dental Services Restructuring |
| 2008 | PB2008-19 | Updated Medicaid Dental Services Fee Schedule and Incorporation of 2009 Current Dental Terminology (CDT) Changes |
| 2008 | PB2008-05 | Change in Pharmacy Claim Processing for HUSKY Clients |
| 2007 | PB2007-76 | National Provider Indentifier (NPI) Prescription Requirement Temporary Extension Period for Pharmacy Claim Submission |
| 2007 | PB2007-75 | Tamper-resistant Prescription Pad Requirement Postponed |
| 2007 | PB2007-55 | Revision to the Expansion of Dental Providers for Patients of FQHCs |
| 2007 | PB2007-31 | Escorts for Minors – Non-Emergency Medical Transportation |
| 2006 | PB2006-103 | Addition of Pre-molar Teeth Eligible for Sealant Placement on the Medicaid Dental Services Fee Schedule |
| 2006 | PB2006-62 | New EPSDT Periodicity Schedule and WIC Coordinators |
| 2006 | PB2006-17 | Retroactive Fee Increases |
| 2006 | PB2006-01 | Expansion of Dental Providers for Dental FQHC Clinics |
| 2005 | PB2005-56 | Update to the Medicaid Dental Services Fee Schedule |
| 2005 | PB2005-14 | Updated Medicaid Dental Services Fee Schedule |
| 2003 | PB2003-102 | Updated Medicaid Dental Services Fee Schedule |
| 2003 | PB2003-78 | Updated Medicaid Dental Services Fee Schedule |
| 2003 | PB2003-24 | Elimination of Optional Services – When Providers May Bill Clients |
| 2001 | PB2001-36 | Regulation for Payment of Public Health Dental Hygienist Services |
| 2001 | PB2001-18 | New EPSDT (Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment Services) Periodicity Schedule and Immunization Schedule |
| 2000 | PB2000-81 | Dental Procedure Code Changes |
