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PCCM provider forums scheduled

By Ellen Andrews | October 8, 2008

DSS has scheduled three forums for providers to learn more about PCCM. They are all at 6:30 pm. October 21…

PCCM public hearing and RFA out

By Ellen Andrews | September 24, 2008

The Appropriations and Human Services Committees held a public hearing today on DSS’ proposal for a PCCM pilot for HUSKY.…

DSS answers Medicaid Managed Care Council on HUSKY and Charter Oak costs

By Ellen Andrews | September 20, 2008

Yesterday’s Medicaid Managed Care Council was standing room only for what is generally a dry actuarial discussion about rate setting.…

Authorities holding public hearings

By Ellen Andrews | September 6, 2008

The Health First and Primary Care Authorities will hold public hearings on their mandates to develop options for health coverage…

PCCM concept paper out

By Ellen Andrews | August 28, 2008

The concept paper for the state’s planned PCCM pilot has finally been delivered to the legislature. The Appropriations and Human…

Charter Oak/HUSKY troubles in the news

By Ellen Andrews | August 5, 2008

The current problems getting providers to participate in the new Charter Oak/HUSKY plans have been hot news lately. A sampling:…

Charter Oak/HUSKY/PCCM update

By Ellen Andrews | July 31, 2008

DSS Comm. Mike Starkowski met with the Appropriations and Human Service Committees yesterday delivering a 72 page program update. The…

Troubling Charter Oak call

By Ellen Andrews | July 30, 2008

We’ve received calls from many consumers about Charter Oak – and it is a good option for some. However yesterday…

HUSKY/Charter Oak health plan rates up 24% from last year

By Ellen Andrews | July 23, 2008

After accounting for the impact of dental and prescription drug carve outs, the capitated rates paid to the three HUSKY…