The Division of Medicaid issued a notice to announce the withdrawal of a September 15 proposed rule that would have amended medical assistance regulations related to a Medicaid State Plan amendment (SPA 20-0013) to allow coverage of vaccine administration by pharmacists under the Vaccines for Children Program. Additionally, the Division of Medicaid issued a proposed rule to amend regulations under Title 23, Part 224, to provide for coverage of vaccine administration by pharmacists. Comments are due February 28, 2021.
Also in Mississippi. The Department of Insurance issued a notice to announce Bulletin 2021-02 to require all health insurers to cover the administration of coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccinations and forego any cost-sharing such as copayments, deductibles, or coinsurance.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.