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Alaska

Earlier this month, NACDS sent a letter to Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R) urging him to sign HB 195, a bill that significantly expands patient access to essential pharmacy-based healthcare services. The legislation broadens pharmacists’ authority to administer medications and offer services aligned with their education, training and experience and professional standards of care. On June 18, the governor vetoed the bill, but the legislature convened a special session and overrode the veto the following day.

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

2026-06-26T09:37:48-04:00June 26, 2026|Alaska|

Arizona

Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) signed SB 1713, legislation enabling pharmacists to test and treat for common respiratory conditions and furnish HIV prevention medications, including Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP).  

Also in Arizona, Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) signed HB 2434, legislation modifying requirements related to the Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program (CSPMP), including pharmacies, pharmacists and other pharmacy personnel. 

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

2026-06-26T09:37:22-04:00June 26, 2026|Arizona|

Colorado

The Centennial State is the second state to gain FDA approval for a program to lower prescription drug costs for its residents by importing prescription drugs from Canada. Florida earned the approval in 2024, but it has yet to begin importing any drugs.

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

2026-06-26T09:36:55-04:00June 26, 2026|Colorado|

Iowa

Iowa Medicaid published INFORMATIONAL LETTER NO. 2738-FFS RE: Statewide Provider Revalidation Initiative. Revalidation will occur over a two-year period, from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028. Providers will receive revalidation notices in phases. Each provider will have approximately 30 days to complete the revalidation process once notified. 

Also in Iowa, Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) accepted the resignation of the Iowa Health and Human Services (HHS) Director Larry Johnson, whose confirmation was blocked by Iowa Senate Democrats in April for partisan political reasons, and appointed Kraig Paulsen, Director of the Iowa Department of Management, to also serve as Director of Iowa HHS at the pleasure of the governor. To ensure efficient and effective operations are maintained at Iowa HHS, Director Paulsen has appointed Johnson as Principal Deputy Director of the department. Pursuant to Iowa Administrative Code 441—1.3(3), Director Paulsen will retain all non-delegable duties and will delegate the remainder of his authority to administer the department to Principal Deputy Director Johnson. 

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

2026-06-26T09:36:32-04:00June 26, 2026|Iowa|

Maryland

The Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) will meet virtually June 30 at 9:00 am. Registration is required. Please visit the PDAB‘s website for more information about the upcoming and previous board meetings and presentation materials and to learn more about the PDAB’s work.

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

2026-06-26T09:35:59-04:00June 26, 2026|Maryland|

Nebraska

The Department of Health and Human Services published Provider Bulletin 26-10 to notify Medicaid providers of changes to the Medicaid preferred drug list (PDL), effective July 17. 

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

Ohio: Medicaid and Gainwell released a bulletin regarding year-end payments to pharmacies. 

Also in Ohio, the Board of Pharmacy published a Reporting Theft or Loss of Dangerous Drugs Pocket Card. 

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

2026-06-26T09:35:05-04:00June 26, 2026|Nebraska|

South Carolina

The Department of Health and Human Services published MB# 26-019 RE: June-July 2026 Provider Payment Schedule and Provider Service Center Holiday Hours.  See the bulletin for details.

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

2026-06-26T09:34:35-04:00June 26, 2026|South Carolina|

Virginia

The General Assembly passed the Conference Committee Report on HB 30, the State Budget, this week and sent it to Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) for consideration. The budget contains language, proffered by the Virginia Association of Chain Drug Stores (VACDS) and NACDS, to temporarily permit pharmacies to use new FDA-approved formulations of the flu and COVID vaccines in 2026, regardless of ACIP recommendations. 

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

2026-06-26T09:33:48-04:00June 26, 2026|Virginia|

Washington

The Health Care Cost Transparency Board made several recent changes to its advisory committee meetings: 

  • Separated the joint meetings of the Health Care Stakeholder Advisory Committee and the Data Issues Advisory Committee, based on your feedback, to ensure sufficient time for detailed discussion. 
  • Adjusted the meeting dates for the Nominating Committee and the Primary Care Advisory Committee.

Also in Washington, Apple Health (Medicaid) issued two provider updates: 

  • HCA revised several vaccine billing guides, aligning its coverage policy with ESHB 2242, 2026 Regular Session to include the State Department of Health's immunization recommendations and guidance. 

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

2026-06-26T09:32:41-04:00June 26, 2026|Washington|
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