Radiology Prior Authorizations
Community Health Network of Connecticut, Inc.® (CHNCT) has contracted with eviCore healthcare to perform medical necessity reviews for high-tech radiology procedures (MRI, MRA, CT, CTA, PET, PET/CT). Prior authorization is required for HUSKY Health A, B, C, D and limited eligibility members who are 19 years of age and over at the time of service and those dual eligible members without Medicare Part B coverage. eviCore will perform medical necessity reviews for new and retrospective requests and process modifications to existing authorizations.
Additional Resources
- DSS Provider Bulletin PB 2016-70 – Important Changes to the Radiology Benefit Management Program
- Updates to the Radiology Benefit Management Program webinar
- Updates to the Radiology Benefit Management Program presentation slides
- HUSKY Health Program Implementation Resources
- Online Forms and Resources
Secure emails
We’ve begun using new software for our secure emails.
During your first time sending or receiving an email with this system you’ll need to create an account with a new password. You'll use this information to log in each time you want to send a secure email. You'll also use it to log in when you receive a secure email from HUSKY Health. When creating your new account, you’ll receive an email from Proofpoint. Enter the code from the email in the field provided to complete your registration.
When sending your email, address it to provider@chnct.org for questions about reports, prior authorizations, the PCMH program, etc.
Address your email to websupport@chnct.org for help related to the provider portal, such as issues with resetting your password or accessing your account.
This portion of the HUSKY Health website is managed by Community Health Network of Connecticut, Inc.®, the State of Connecticut’s Medical Administrative Services Organization (ASO) for the HUSKY Health program. For the general HUSKY Health website gateway, please visit portal.ct.gov/husky. HUSKY Health includes Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and is administered by the Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS).
