The Department of Health Care Services posted the following alerts and notices on the Medi-Cal Rx Web Portal.
- Prior Authorization Submission Reminders (May 16)
- Changes to the Family PACT Pharmacy Formulary (May 13)
- Medi-Cal Weekly Wrap-Up for May 6-12 (May 13)
- Medical Supplies Update: Update to the Maximum Allowable Product Cost (MAPC) for Female Condoms, Effective, July 1, 2022 (May 12)
- Medical Supplies Update: New Pharmacy Benefit, Blood Pressure Monitors, and Blood Pressure Cuffs, Effective July 1, 2022 (May 12)
- Medi-Cal Weekly Wrap-Up for April 29-May 5 (May 6)
- Medi-Cal Rx Weekly Wrap-Up for April 29-May 5 (May 6)
Also in California, on May 6, the Department of Health Care Services hosted a Medi-Cal Rx Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) – Chain Rx Kickoff meeting to explain current MFA policy and how the exception granted for some chain pharmacies to the MFA policy expires on December 31, 2022. As indicated in the slidesDHCS will schedule bi-weekly meetings to formalize requirements and timelines. Please feel free to send questions to:
- Rajesh Adoni Rajesh.Adoni2@dhcs.ca.gov
- Gina Connors Gina.Connors@dhcs.ca.gov
- Julie Cheung Julie.Cheung@dhcs.ca.gov
Finally in California, on May 17, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) released the “Medi-Cal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) Operational Unwinding Plan”. This plan provides an overview of DHCS’ plan to unwind COVID-19 Medi-Cal flexibilities and resume normal Medi-Cal operations.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.