What is new about the HUSKY program?
As of September 1, 2008, all dental services will be carved out of HUSKY and other programs. The dental carve out operates independently from the medical managed care system. Dental services for HUSKY clients will no longer be provided through multiple managed care programs. The dental services provided through all of the Medical Assistance Programs have been placed under one system. There is a single ASO, BeneCare, instead of four MCOs and their dental subcontractors. BeneCare will be paid a fee for the management of dental benefits and will not assume any cost risk, unlike the former MCO structure. All providers will be paid by procedure code under one uniform schedule for children and adults, with higher rates which went into effect April 1, 2008. The reformation of a Dental Advisory Committee with representation from advocacy groups, the Connecticut State Dental Association (CSDA), University of Connecticut Health Center School of Dental Medicine, a representative from each CSDA co
