The Final Rule for expanded pharmacists' immunization, testing and contraceptive prescribing authority has been approved and will become final when approved by the Secretary of State. In response, Medicaid published Provider Letter L 26-09 on February 12, 2026, that includes:
- Notice of Intent to Submit a State Plan Amendment and Alternative Benefit Plan State Plan Amendment to Clarify Pharmacist Services Authorization
- Policy promulgation to clarify pharmacist enrollment and coverage of expanded scope of practices services coverage.
For more detail, including a PowerPoint presentation, visit the Pharmacy Liaison Committee page.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.