The Department of Human Services issued an Informational Letter outlining Medicaid flexibilities in response to the Derecho disaster. Flexibilities outlined in the letter pertain to prior authorization, early refills, and telehealth.
Also in Iowa. The Department of Human Services announced another delay of the effective date of a final rule that amends regulations under 441 IAC 78 and 79 regarding covered prescription and nonprescription outpatient drug policies. The rule revises the list of covered nonprescription drugs, the quantities of prescribed drugs, refill requirements, drug reimbursement methodology, and credits for returned unit dose drugs not consumed. In addition, the rule addresses prior authorization limitations on medication-assisted treatment. The rule was scheduled to be effective February 12 and was delayed to August 11 except for provisions relating to automatic prescription refills, which will take effect in 2021.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.