Proposed Regulation - PR2023-031 - Amendment to Conn. Regulations Sec. 17b-262-995

Sep 21, 2026

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Proposed Regulation PR2023-031 amends Connecticut’s Regulations of State Agencies by revising Section 17b-262-995. The text defines key terms used across Sections 17b-262-994 through 17b-262-1004, including “acupuncture services,” “acupuncturist,” “advanced practice registered nurse (APRN),” and “allied health professional (AHP).” It also clarifies meanings for clinical roles and care categories such as behavioral health encounters, behavioral health services, and related encounter and service terminology, establishing consistent regulatory definitions for eligibility and covered services.

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Section 1

Amended Section 17b-262-995

Defined terms in Sections 17b-262-994 to 17b-262-1004

Connecticut eRegulations System—Tracking Number PR2023-031—Posted 9/3/2024 Section 1. Sec. 17b-262-995 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies is amended as follows: As used in section 17b-262-994 to section 17b-262-1004, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies: (1)“Acupuncture services” means services provided by an acupuncturist; (2)“Acupuncturist” means a person licensed under section 20-206bb of the Connecticut General Statutes; [(1)](3)“Advanced practice registered nurse” or “APRN” means a person licensed under section 20-94a of the Connecticut General Statutes; [(2)](4)“Allied health professional” or “AHP” means: (A) A licensed or certified practitioner performing within [his or her] their scope of practice in any of the professional and occupational license or certification categories in Chapters 372, 376b, 378, 379a, 383a, 383c, [and] 384b and 384c of the Connecticut General Statutes and shall include acupuncturists, alcohol and drug counselors, certified dietitians, certified nutritionists, chiropractors, dental hygienists, licensed practical nurses, marital and family therapists, professional counselors, and registered nurses; (B) A licensed master social worker working under the professional supervision of a physician, APRN, psychologist, licensed marital and family therapist, LCSW or a licensed professional counselor in accordance with section 20-195m of the Connecticut General Statutes; and (C) A license-eligible individual as defined in subdivision (30) of this section; [(3)](5)“Baseline encounter rate” means the encounter rate calculated for the initial or first year under the prospective payment system; [(4)](6)“Behavioral health encounter” means an encounter between a client and a practitioner listed in subdivision (5) of this section for the provision of covered behavioral health services; [(5)](7)“Behavioral health service” means a preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic, rehabilitative or palliative item or service provided by: (A) A physician, psychiatric APRN, psychologist or LCSW acting within the practitioner’s scope of practice as defined in chapters 370, 378, 383 and 383b of the Connecticut General Statutes; (B) An alcohol and drug counselor, licensed master social worker, marital and family therapist or professional counselor acting within the practitioner’s scope of practice, as defined in title Connecticut eRegulations System—Tracking Number PR2023-031—Posted 9/3/2024 20 of the Connecticut General Statutes; or (C) An unlicensed or non-certified individual, who is otherwise qualified to perform services under the applicable licensure category sections of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, working under the direct supervision of a licensed AHP. Supervision of unlicensed or non-certified individuals shall be provided in accordance with sections 20-74s, 20-195c, 20-195m, 20-195n and 20-195dd of the Connecticut General Statutes; [(6)](8)“Certified dietitian” or “certified nutritionist” means a person certified as a dietitian or nutritionist pursuant to section 20-206n or 20-206o of the Connecticut General Statutes; [(7)] (9)“Change in the scope of service” means a change in the type, intensity, duration or amount of services provided by [a] an FQHC. A change in the cost of the service alone is not considered a change in the scope of service; [(8)](10)“Chiropractor” means a person licensed pursuant to section 20-27 of the Connecticut General Statutes; [(9)](11)“Chiropractic services” means the services described in 42 CFR 440.60 and subdivision (1) of section 20-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes: [(10)](12)“Client” means a person eligible for goods or services under Medicaid; [(11)](13)“Clinical psychologist” means a person licensed pursuant to sections 20-188 and 20- 190 of the Connecticut General Statutes; [(12)] (14)“CMS-1500” means the official standard Medicare and Medicaid health insurance claim form require

FAQs

What does Proposed Regulation PR2023-031 change in Connecticut regulations?

It amends Section 17b-262-995 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies and updates the definitions used across related sections 17b-262-994 through 17b-262-1004.

Which terms are defined in this section?

The regulation defines terms such as “acupuncture services,” “acupuncturist,” “advanced practice registered nurse (APRN),” “allied health professional (AHP),” and multiple types of encounter and service terms, including behavioral health services and encounters.

How are behavioral health services and encounters defined?

A behavioral health encounter is an encounter between a client and a practitioner listed in the specified subdivision for covered behavioral health services. Behavioral health service refers to preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic, rehabilitative, or palliative items or services provided by specified licensed practitioners and, when applicable, individuals working under direct supervision.

Sep 21, 2026

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