ConnectiCare and Molina Healthcare
On Feb.1, 2025, ConnectiCare was acquired by Molina Healthcare. Molina is a growing company with more than 40 years of experience serving 5.1 million members across 22 states. We are excited about the opportunities that Molina will bring to Connecticut. Their expertise and commitment to the communities they serve will allow us to make improvements for our members and your patients.
We know this change comes with a lot of questions for our network providers — our valued partners. These Frequently Asked Questions cover some preliminary information we can share at this time. In the coming months, we will provide you with the details you need to facilitate a smooth transition as ConnectiCare is integrated into the Molina family.
In the meantime, please continue to follow current ConnectiCare processes and procedures. Stay tuned for future communications from us as we will continue to send details about this change and our 2026 plans as soon as we can. Until then, if you would like to get in touch, sign in to the ConnectiCare provider portal to contact us through the Message Center.
National HIV Testing Day is June 27
June 27 is National HIV Testing Day. This annual recognition serves as a reminder to talk to your patients about being tested for HIV.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HIV testing is the pathway to engage people in their care. When patients are aware of their HIV status, it can help them choose options to stay healthy, regardless of their test results.
Here’s a video from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention focused on clinicians having a discussion about HIV testing with their patients.
Make Summer Plans for Dental and Wellness Visits
Well-Child Visits (WCV)
You can conduct or schedule well-child visits when patients come to your office for illnesses or other events. You don’t need to wait 365 days between well visits. This means children no longer must wait 12 months from the date of their last wellness visit to be covered for an annual wellness visit. The claim modifier for separate and distinct services should be added. Telehealth can be used for well-child visit compliance but be sure to submit the appropriate CPT with GT modifier.
This measure is based on the American Academy of Pediatrics Bright Futures: Guidelines for Health Supervision of Infants, Children and Adolescents (published by the National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health). Visit Bright Futures for more information about well-child visits.
Oral Evaluation, Dental Services (OED)
When seeing your pediatric patients, talk to their families about the link between oral and overall health, and encourage routine dental visits beginning as early as age one, or first tooth eruption.
- No referral is required to see a dental provider.
- Inform the family of the link between oral health and overall health.
- Encourage routine visits beginning as early as age one or first tooth eruption.
Regular checkups are important at all ages, so be sure to schedule annual wellness visits for all your patients.
