The Board of Pharmacy met in-person earlier this week on September 13 and distributed the draft meeting minutes from its two prior meetings held on July 26 and August 16. NACDS will share the draft meeting minutes from the September meeting once available.
Also in Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) issued several updates:
- The next COVID-19 Provider call will take place on September 22 at noon. Information to access the call has been posted on the DHHS website.
- Provider Bulletin 21-19 includes information related to the following:
- Full approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for individuals ages 16 and older, which does not change the reimbursement rate;
- Coverage of an additional dose of some COVID-19 vaccines for immunocompromised individuals; and
- A change in the number of additional fees that can be reimbursed for at-home vaccine administration.
- Provider Bulletin 21-18 includes a reminder that effective October 1, Heritage Health Adult will move from a two-tier benefit system to a single benefit package, including comprehensive physical and behavioral healthcare as well as vision, dental and over-the-counter drug coverage. A series of one-hour educational webinars have been scheduled for providers regarding these changes. See bulletin for dates and times.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.