As a result of the passage of legislation earlier this year that NACDS supported, HB (House Bill) 1568 allowing pharmacists who meet certain requirements to prescribe and dispense hormonal contraceptive patches and self-administered hormonal contraceptives, CMS approved the SPA (State Plan Amendment) giving pharmacists the ability to bill Medicaid for services associated with the prescribing of hormonal contraceptives.
Also in Indiana, the Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) recently issued several Indiana Health Coverage Program (IHCP) bulletins of interest to pharmacies, including pharmacy updates approved by the DUR (Drug Utilization Review) Board, enhancements to the fee-for-service prior authorization submissions process and changes to the submission requirements for the FFS (Fee for Service) claim administrative review process. IHPC also provided new portal links to providers webpage.
Also in Indiana, Cora Steinmetz, JD, is the new Medicaid Director, Family and Social Services Administration (FFSA). Previously, she was Senior Operations Director for health-related state agencies for Gov. Eric Holcomb (R).
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.