The Medi-Cal Rx Monthly Bulletin dated June 1, 2021, includes a summary of previously shared updates and serves as a reminder of upcoming changes, deadlines, and opportunities as outlined below:
- Changes to the Contract Drugs List, Effective June 1, 2021
- Medi-Cal Rx Training Information
- UAC Registration Troubleshooting
- Medi-Cal Rx UAC Application Roles
- Provider Registration and FAQs
- Medi-Cal Rx Transition and Resources Training
Also in California, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) delayed the planned Go-Live date for Medi-Cal Rx. On May 28, 2021, DHCS posted an update for providers and will continue to communicate additional information as it becomes available.
Also in California, the Medi-Cal Update Bulletin 992 – May 2021 includes updates to the List of Enteral Nutrition Products, effective for dates of service on or after July 1, 2021, and various provider manual updates. See bulletin for additional information.
Also in California, on May 27, 2021, the DUR Board Meeting Minutes for February 23, 2021, were posted to the DUR: Board Meetings page of the Medi-Cal website.
Also in California, as the June 30 end of the fiscal year approaches, the Board of Pharmacy expects a delay in processing payments for license renewals submitted by mail during the last week of June and the first week of July and provided guidance to licensees.
Lastly in California, the Office of Administrative Law approved regulations regarding automated drug delivery systems and off-site storage of records that take effect July 1, 2021.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.