Nebraska

The Department of Health and Human Services announced the next COVID-19 Medicaid Provider call will take place on February 2 at noon (Central).   

Also in Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services made available the new COVID-19 Ad Hoc Fee Schedule (1.1.2022), including adjustments to payments for administration of COVID-19 vaccines. 

Also in Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Service posted the revised fee schedule for injectables effective January 1, 2022 REVISED. 

Also in Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services issued Provider Bulletin 22-05A to notify providers that effective January 15, 2022, OTC COVID at-home tests will be covered by Medicaid. The reimbursement policy is up to $12.00 for a kit containing one test or up to $24.00 for a kit containing two tests is allowed.  

Finally, the Department of Health and Human Services issued Provider Bulletin 22-06 announcing changes to the Tobacco Cessation Program. Effective December 26, 2021, enrollment in the Nebraska Tobacco Free Quitline is no longer required to be able to receive tobacco cessation products; enrollment is still encouraged. 

For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.