HB26-1336, a bill designed to expand access to pharmacy healthcare services for both Medicaid and commercial patients, passed the House Health and Human Services Committee on March 31, and referred to the House floor.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.
The Board of Pharmacy scheduled several meetings in April 2026. The Compounding Committee will meet on April 15 at 9:00 am EDT and the Rules Committee at 1:00 pm EDT the same day. The full Board Meeting is scheduled for April 16 at 8:30 am EDT.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.
HB 3 passed both Chambers and is awaiting Gov. Andy Beshear’s (D) signature. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Amy Neighbors (R), requires Medicaid to reimburse pharmacists at the non-physician rate for providing healthcare services within their scope of practice.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.
LD 2071, a bill that would delink pharmacist immunization authority and coverage from ACIP, was engrossed this week via favorable votes in both the House and the Senate and will now be sent to Gov. Janet Mills (D) for enactment. The legislation has been a priority for NACDS and the American Disease Prevention Coalition (ADPC) for the 2026 legislative session.
For more information, please contact NACDS’ Mike Sargent at 207-272-6435.
The Board of Pharmacy’s April newsletter is now available.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.
The Department of Health and Human Services announced the cancellation of a public hearing to receive comments on proposed changes to Title 471, Chapter 7 of the Nebraska Administrative Code (NAC) – Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Medical Supplies (DMEPOS).
Also in Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services posted the May 12 Meeting Agenda for Medicaid Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Board.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
All Medicaid providers are invited to participate in the 2026 Annual NCTracks Survey. This survey focuses on the aspects of NCTracks that involve direct customer interaction, such as the call center, provider relations, training and communications, as well as functional areas such as claims, prior approval and provider enrollment. Please note that this survey is regarding NC Medicaid Direct via NCTracks only (not related to Managed Care/health plans); please only answer questions in relation to NCTracks. Unless otherwise noted, the time period for which this survey applies is from July 1, 2025, to the present. The survey is anonymous unless you choose to identify yourself.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.
The Board of Pharmacy published New OARRS Rules that will be effective on July 1.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.
NACDS collaborated with the Oklahoma Pharmacy Association to advance four critical PBM reform bills. SB 2074, which establishes a pharmacy reimbursement rate floor—setting NADAC plus a dispensing fee that cannot fall below the Medicaid fee-for-service rate for both commercial and state plans—was heard by the House Public Health Committee on April 8. The committee also considered two additional PBM reform bills, including SB 1500 and SB 2007. On April 7, the House Insurance Committee heard SB 1447. NACDS submitted letters voicing strong support for all four bills, which would implement essential PBM reforms.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.
