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Colorado

On June 2, Gov. Jared Polis (D) signed HB 26-1336, legislation supported by NACDS, that expands access to pharmacy healthcare services and authorizes payment for these services. The bill enables children aged 12 years and older to receive test-and-treat services directly at pharmacies. Additionally, it permits pharmacy technicians, under the supervision of a pharmacist, to perform final product verification and other technical, non-discretionary tasks. 

Also in Colorado, the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) posted new information on the federal-level implementation of H.R. 1 because members and providers will be affected by these changes. HCPF updated the FAQs for stakeholders and for members, and created a work requirements screening tool. Also available are overview pages about H.R. 1 on both the Health First Colorado site and the HCPF site.  

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

2026-06-05T10:29:01-04:00June 5, 2026|Colorado|

Illinois

The Department of Healthcare and Family Services issued a Provider Notice RE: Rybelsus Tablets to Ozempic Tablets. This change will apply to both the fee-for-service (FFS) program and Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) plans. There are no changes to Ozempic injections. 

Novo Nordisk informed the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) that it will discontinue all strengths of Rybelsus tablets, requiring patients to be transitioned to Ozempic tablets. Beginning in May 2026, shipments of Rybelsus tablets to wholesalers will cease, with existing inventory expected to become limited starting in July 2026.  

Please see notice for details. Questions regarding this notice may be directed to the Bureau of Professional and Ancillary Services at 877-782-5565 or the applicable MCO.  

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

2026-06-05T10:27:29-04:00June 5, 2026|Illinois|

Michigan

The Department of Health and Human Services released Bulletin MMP 26-20 announcing that Medicaid and other public programs will reimburse pharmacists for immunizations, lab testing, antiviral treatments and counseling and prescribing of hormonal contraceptives, effective July 1, contingent upon CMS approval. It also outlines the provider enrollment process.

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

2026-06-05T10:26:27-04:00June 5, 2026|Michigan|

Minnesota

Gov. Tim Walz (D) signed the following member priority bills into law: 

  • SF 4612 – Sets pharmacy reimbursement for Medicaid managed care prescriptions at NADAC+ $11.55 beginning January 1, 2027, until implementation of the Single PBM model is complete  
  • HF 3825 – Permits pharmacists to initiate, prescribe, dispense and administer drugs for the treatment of opioid use disorder (See lines 89.29, 94.18 and 96.3) 

Also in Minnesota, the Department of Human Services contracted with Prime Therapeutics to serve as the single pharmacy benefits manager (SPBM) to administer the Medicaid managed care outpatient pharmacy benefit. The SPBM model, a result of 2025 legislation that NACDS was instrumental in advancing, is scheduled to be implemented on January 1, 2028. 

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

2026-06-05T10:24:44-04:00June 5, 2026|Minnesota|

Missouri

The Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) renewed the naloxone standing order with a June 2, 2027, expiration date.  

Also in Missouri, effective June 1, MOHealthNet no longer offers manual overrides for pharmacy claims rejected due to missing or incorrectly formatted ICD-10 diagnosis codes under the Diagnosis Code Required Policy Edit, as found in the Pharmacy Clinical Edits and Preferred Drug Lists. Claims for agents included in the Diagnosis Code Required Policy Edit must include a valid, billable ICD-10 code to be processed successfully. 

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

2026-06-05T10:23:30-04:00June 5, 2026|Missouri|

Montana

Gov. Greg Gianforte (R) announced the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins signed the state’s waiver to ban soft drinks, junk food and candy from the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Copies of both the waiver request and governor’s letter are available to provide details. 

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

2026-06-05T10:22:06-04:00June 5, 2026|Montana|
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