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Michigan

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has asked NACDS how pharmacies are billing insurances/payers for the COVID-19 home/point-of-care testing devices able to be purchased at pharmacy locations.  In specific the department wants to know if the billings are through the payer’s medical benefit for a medical claim. CMS recently released some guidance requiring State Medicaid and CHIP programs to cover these home COVID testing solutions.

For more information, please contact NACDS’ Ben Pearlman at 617-515-2603.

2021-09-10T10:28:13-04:00September 10, 2021|Michigan|

Missouri

The Department of Health and Senior Services is now offering two options for free COVID-19 testing: (1) in-person testing events hosted around the state www.health.mo.gov/communitytest; and (2) residents may order a free PCR test kits mailed to their Missouri address with a return FedEx shipping container, with results emailed back within 48 hours www.health.mo.gov/communitytest.

Also in Missouri, Gov. Mike Parson (R) issued a new COVID-19 State of Emergency declaration focusing on the healthcare system and recovery from COVID-19, extending the order here to December 31, 2021.

Finally in Missouri, the Department of Commerce and Insurance issued a revised COVID waiver updated by the Board of Pharmacy to include the Remote Data Entry waiver approved by the Governor. Current Board rule 20 CSR 2220-2.725 allows qualified pharmacy technicians/intern pharmacists to perform remote data entry from home or at an in-state non-pharmacy location.   The COVID-19 Remote Data Entry waiver allows pharmacy technicians/intern pharmacists to also perform remote data entry at a site that is not located in Missouri, if authorized by the supervising pharmacist.    Pharmacy technicians/intern pharmacists may perform remote data entry at a non-Missouri location in compliance with 20 CSR 2220-2.725 while the COVID-19 waiver is in effect (Missouri locations are authorized by 20 CSR 2220-2.725).

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

2021-09-10T10:26:46-04:00September 10, 2021|Missouri|

Nebraska

The Department of Health and Human Services is moving to an internet-based licensing system called LANCE (Nebraska Licensing and Certification Environment) in late 2021 with full implementation planned in 2022.

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

2021-09-10T10:25:34-04:00September 10, 2021|Nebraska|

New Jersey

Governor Phil Murphy (D) recently signed into law two opioid proposals. The first is AB 5595 which requires the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs to include opioid antidotes on the list of prescription drugs provided to pharmacies and then requires pharmacies to include opioid antidotes on its prescription drug retail price list available to customers. Governor Murphy also signed into law AB 5703 which requires coverage for an opioid antidote without imposing prior authorization requirements.

For more information, please contact NACDS’ Ben Pearlman at 617-515-2603.

2021-09-10T10:24:18-04:00September 10, 2021|New Jersey|

South Carolina

SCDHHS offers free monthly training workshops for providers. These recurring virtual workshops cover a variety of topics including training on Medicaid basics, how to submit claims using the web-based tool and third-party liability (TPL). To register for a workshop, please visit the Medicaid eLearning site, www.medicaidelearning.com, or call (888) 289-0709 and select option 1. Additional training resources for providers are also available online through the Medicaid eLearning site. You can find a complete schedule of provider workshops here.

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

2021-09-10T10:21:24-04:00September 10, 2021|South Carolina|

Texas

Having achieved passing the election integrity law, the second special legislative session adjourned on September 2. Gov. Abbott (R) announced a third special session on redistricting will convene on September 20, 2021.

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

2021-09-10T10:18:38-04:00September 10, 2021|Texas|

Alabama

Stakeholders were recently made aware that at least one PSAO has sent communications to its pharmacy members that it would begin charging sales tax on its services in June. The Alabama Department of Revenue (DOR) has confirmed that the collection of sales taxes for PSAO services is not in compliance with the sales tax law. The DOR further stated that if additional PSAOs attempt to collect sales tax for their services, pharmacies should contact the DOR to resolve the issue.

Also in Alabama, the Board of Pharmacy has proposed the below rules.

  • Proposed rule of the Board of Pharmacy would amend regulations under AAC 680-X-2 to replace “inspectors” with “investigators” in the provisions on revealing sources of information related to violations. A hearing is scheduled for July 21, 2021, in Birmingham. Comments are due July 10, 2021.
  • Emergency rule of the Board of Pharmacy adopts regulations under AAC 680-X-2 to allow the board to issue temporary pharmacist practice permits during the coronavirus (Covid-19) public health emergency. The rule applies to applicants licensed in another state who meet specified criteria. The rule readopts the April 30, 2020, emergency rule and became effective April 28, 2021, and expires August 26, 2021.
  • Proposed rule of the Board of Pharmacy would repeal and readopt regulations under AAC 680-X-2 to update the physician and pharmacist collaborative practice requirements. A hearing is scheduled for July 21, 2021, in Birmingham. Comments are due July 10, 2021.
  • Proposed rule of the Board of Pharmacy would amend regulations under AAC 680-X-2 to include supervising pharmacists and technicians in the disciplinary provisions for violation of the pharmacy technician training requirements. A hearing is scheduled for July 21, 2021, in Birmingham. Comments are due July 10, 2021.
  • Proposed rule of the Board of Pharmacy would amend regulations under AAC 680-X-2 to revise requirements for registered pharmacists to notify the board of a change of supervising pharmacist. A hearing is scheduled for July 21, 2021, in Birmingham. Comments are due July 10, 2021.
  • Emergency rule of the Board of Pharmacy amends regulations under AAC 680-X-2 to allow pharmacists to provide emergency prescription refills for a 30-day supply of maintenance medications under certain circumstances during the COVID-19 public health emergency. The rule readopts a March 31, 2020, emergency rule and became effective April 21, 2021, and expires August 26, 2021.

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

2021-06-11T15:11:36-04:00June 11, 2021|Alabama|

Arkansas

The Department of Human Services issued two new proposed rules:

  • Proposed rule amending Medicaid provider regulations to remove references to the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care, Inc. as the vendor used for approval, denial, or extension of Medicaid benefits.
  • Proposed rule amending regulations to revise the Pharmacy Provider Manual to update the Place of Service Code to “01,” effective for dates of service on August 1, 2021.

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

2021-06-11T15:11:24-04:00June 11, 2021|Arkansas|

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