Erica Joyner – Page 15 – In The States

Pennsylvania

On the last day of the 2021-22 session, a PBM transparency bill backed by NACDS and PACDS (Pennsylvania Association of Chain Drug Stores), passed the Senate unanimously and is on its way to Gov. Tom Wolf (D) for signature. HB 1630 allows the Auditor General access to PBM data in the Medicaid Managed Care Program to perform audits. Notably, the bill was amended in the Senate Health Committee to repeal the provision in Section 1121.53(c) of 55 Pa. Code that limits payment for prescriptions in Medical Assistance to a 34-day supply or 100 units.

Also in Pennsylvania, the Department of Human Services released the final regulation for IRRC No. 3308 – Interrelationship of Providers (14-549) allowing providers to co-locate. Providers who received a waiver of the previous regulation will still be operating under that waiver until the final form regulation takes effect. The regulation will be considered at the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) meeting on December 8 and comments are accepted until 48 hours prior to the meeting.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.

Erica Joyner2022-10-28T10:53:50-04:00October 28, 2022|Pennsylvania|

Alabama

Please find an ALERT describing the addition of state-licensed pharmacist Paxlovid prescribing to eligible patients in accordance with the FDA. This ALERT has been disseminated to all enrolled pharmacies.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.

Erica Joyner2022-10-21T13:04:52-04:00October 21, 2022|Alabama|

California

The Department of Health Care Services posted the following alerts and weekly notices on the Medi-Cal Rx Web Portal.

Diabetic Supplies: Update to the Minimum Quantity for FreeStyle Libre 3 (October 14)
Medi-Cal Rx Weekly Wrap-Up for October 7-13 (October 14)
Medical Supplies: Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems and Disposable Insulin Delivery Devices Updates (October 7)
Medical Supplies: Disposable Insulin Delivery Devices Updates (October 7)
Medi-Cal Rx Weekly Wrap-Up for September 30-October 6 (October 7)

Also in California, Medi-Cal posted the following:

Coming Soon: Monkeypox Vaccine Reimbursement at the Medicare Rate (October 14)
October 2022 Pharmacy Medi-Cal Update Bulletin 1025 (October 14)
October 2022 Durable Medical Equipment and Medical Supplies Medi-Cal Update Bulletin 565 (October 14)

Also in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced the State of Emergency and the associated Executive Orders N-39-20 and N-75-20 will end on February 28, 2023. The Department of Consumer Affairs subsequently posted that upon the State of Emergency ending, active waivers that were used under the authority of the State of Emergency and Executive Orders will also expire. For future updates, check the DCA waiver webpage or the Board of Pharmacy website.

Finally in California, the Board of Pharmacy posted the following:

Standard of Care Agenda and Meeting Materials – October 25 at 9:00 a.m. PDT
Full Board Agenda and Meeting Materials – October 25 at 1:30 p.m. PDT and October 26 at 9:00 a.m. PDT

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

Erica Joyner2022-10-21T13:04:20-04:00October 21, 2022|California|

Delaware

On October 13, Gov. John Carney (D) extended the Public Health Emergency (PHE) another 30 days permitting medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs. This is the 8^th extension of the PHE.

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

Erica Joyner2022-10-21T13:03:20-04:00October 21, 2022|Delaware|

Florida

The Department of Revenue Executive Director Jim Zingale announced extended due dates for corporate income tax filers impacted by Hurricane Ian following the recent declaration from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Eligible taxpayers that file Florida corporate income tax returns, as well as Florida corporate income tax installment payments, with original due dates or extended due dates falling on or after September 23, 2022, and before March 2, 2023, will now have a due date of March 2, 2023. This tax relief is applicable to affected businesses anywhere in Florida.

Additional information is available on the Tax Relief for Victims of Hurricane Ian webpage on IRS.gov. Taxpayers outside Florida who require assistance with corporate tax filing may contact the Department’s taxpayer services at (850) 488-6800 or GTAHurricaneHelp@floridarevenue.com.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.

Erica Joyner2022-10-21T13:02:17-04:00October 21, 2022|Florida|

Indiana

In advance of the October 20 Interim Study Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance joint hearing on market concentration of the health insurance industry, NACDS submitted a letter focusing on market concentration in the PBM (Pharmacy Benefits Managers) industry and its impact on retail community pharmacies and patient health.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.

Erica Joyner2022-10-21T13:01:32-04:00October 21, 2022|Indiana|

Iowa

The Board of Pharmacy posted its agenda and meeting materials for the October 25 meeting. The meeting will be held via Zoom and in-person at the Board of Pharmacy office.

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

Erica Joyner2022-10-21T13:00:46-04:00October 21, 2022|Iowa|

Louisiana

Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) appointed several members to serve on the Board of Pharmacy — independent pharmacist Richard Mannino and Walmart pharmacist Jennifer Dupree.

Also in Louisiana, Medicaid continues to enroll providers who have missed the September 30, 2022, deadline.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.

Erica Joyner2022-10-21T13:00:08-04:00October 21, 2022|Louisiana|

Massachusetts

Effective December 19, 2022, MassHealth will make it mandatory for certain designated generic drugs, other designated low-net-cost drugs and drugs listed as preferred in the Brand Name Preferred section of the MassHealth Drug List to be dispensed in a 90-day supply. These drugs will be designated on the MassHealth Drug List A-Z list with a footnote of M90. Policy details can be found here.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.

Erica Joyner2022-10-21T12:59:17-04:00October 21, 2022|Massachusetts|

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