Certificate of Need Unit

Analyst reviewing information

Guiding change in healthcare delivery

The Certificate of Need (CON) Unit collects and analyzes market and healthcare data to make decisions about whether proposed changes to the healthcare landscape represent the best interests of Connecticut residents. The unit reviews changes proposed by hospitals, medical groups, surgical facilities, behavioral health facilities, and other providers.
Learn more about CON  

The changes described in Connecticut General Statute (C.G.S.) § 19a-638(a) include:

  • Establishing certain new healthcare facilities
  • Certain ownership transfers
  • Significant investments in certain new equipment or facilities
  • Certain other changes affecting access to services
  • Terminations of services

Important CON links

CON guidebook 

Read program details, including when to submit forms and which ones to use.

CON forms 

Download the application, determination, or modification forms you need.

CON Portal 

View past and pending applications or upload CON forms and documents to OHS.

How to use the portal (DOC) 

Download these tips to register, submit a CON application, upload related materials, and monitor a docket.

Statewide healthcare facilities and services plan 

The plan is an advisory document for healthcare delivery in CT that informs policymakers and the OHS CON Guidebook.

Public hearings 

Attend these meetings to learn about projects and civil penalty proceedings, and to share your views as permitted.

Submit comments 

Email us your thoughts about any scheduled or recent hearing topic. They can become part of the hearing record.

Key resources

View CON Status

Legislation

OHS’ Health Systems Planning unit administers the CON program per Connecticut General Statute (C.G.S.)§19a-612d. This is a regulatory process for certain projects described in C.G.S. § 19a-638 that affect the healthcare market. C.G.S. § 19a-639 guides OHS’ analysis of proposed healthcare projects and their impact on the community. C.G.S. Chapter 368z contains a number of other statutes relevant to the CON process.

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Main office

Address: 
450 Capital Avenue
MS#51OHS
Hartford, CT 06134

Tel: 860-418-7001
Email: ohs@ct.gov

Hours of All Units:
Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed

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