On February 20, the Senate Business and Insurance Committee scheduled a hearing for two PBM bills of interest to pharmacies, SB 789 addressing below cost reimbursements by establishing a reimbursement rate floor of no less than 106% of the NADAC plus a professional dispensing fee of $15.00, and SB 993 establishing requirements and limits for audits. NACDS submitted a support letter on SB 789.
Also in Oklahoma, Sen. Adam Pugh (R) filed SB 806 creating the Food is Medicine Act, directing Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) Medicaid to implement a financial incentive for contracted entities who improve health outcomes of covered members through nutrition services. OHCA is directed to seek federal approval from CMS to implement the Nourish My Health program. The state Department of Education will provide technical assistance with applying for grants and administering programs that expand student access to fresh, healthy food.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.