The Department of Human Services published the following: 

  • INFORMATIONAL LETTER NO. 2314-MC-FFS-CVD: This informational letter provides guidance to providers on billing for COVID-19 OTC home testing. This policy will remain in effect for the duration of the public health emergency. 
  • INFORMATIONAL LETTER NO. 2315-MC-FFS-CVD: On February 3, Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) signed the final extension to the state’s Public Health Disaster Emergency Proclamation that announced the Public Health Disaster Emergency would expire on February 15 at 11:59 p.m. Please note: The end of the state’s Public Health Disaster Emergency does not impact Medicaid flexibilities currently in place.  

Also in Iowa, the Board of Pharmacy will meet on March 1 via Zoom and in-person; the meeting agenda has been posted. 

For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.