On October 13, Gov. John Carney (D) extended the Public Health Emergency (PHE) another 30 days permitting medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs. This is the 8th extension of the PHE.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
The Department of Revenue Executive Director Jim Zingale announced extended due dates for corporate income tax filers impacted by Hurricane Ian following the recent declaration from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Eligible taxpayers that file Florida corporate income tax returns, as well as Florida corporate income tax installment payments, with original due dates or extended due dates falling on or after September 23, 2022, and before March 2, 2023, will now have a due date of March 2, 2023. This tax relief is applicable to affected businesses anywhere in Florida.
Additional information is available on the Tax Relief for Victims of Hurricane Ian webpage on IRS.gov. Taxpayers outside Florida who require assistance with corporate tax filing may contact the Department’s taxpayer services at (850) 488-6800 or GTAHurricaneHelp@floridarevenue.com.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.
In advance of the October 20 Interim Study Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance joint hearing on market concentration of the health insurance industry, NACDS submitted a letter focusing on market concentration in the PBM (Pharmacy Benefits Managers) industry and its impact on retail community pharmacies and patient health.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.
The Board of Pharmacy posted its agenda and meeting materials for the October 25 meeting. The meeting will be held via Zoom and in-person at the Board of Pharmacy office.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) appointed several members to serve on the Board of Pharmacy — independent pharmacist Richard Mannino and Walmart pharmacist Jennifer Dupree.
Also in Louisiana, Medicaid continues to enroll providers who have missed the September 30, 2022, deadline.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.
Effective December 19, 2022, MassHealth will make it mandatory for certain designated generic drugs, other designated low-net-cost drugs and drugs listed as preferred in the Brand Name Preferred section of the MassHealth Drug List to be dispensed in a 90-day supply. These drugs will be designated on the MassHealth Drug List A-Z list with a footnote of M90. Policy details can be found here.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.
On Tuesday, October 18, 2022, the New York State Department of Health (DOH) hosted a public online seminar about the transition of the pharmacy benefit from Medicaid Managed Care to NYRx, the Medicaid Fee-For-Service (FFS) pharmacy program. A copy of the presentation is now available. Valuable information and resources for Medicaid members and providers are also available on the DOH pharmacy transition website. Questions about the transition should be directed to NYRx@health.ny.gov. Please include “Pharmacy Benefit Transition” in the subject line.
For more information, please contact NACDS’ Ben Pearlman at 617-515-2603.
On October 13, the Department of Health, and Human Services (HHS) posted the COVID-19 Fee Schedule Bivalent Booster Update.
Also in Nebraska, the HHS posted the Aducamumab (Aduhelm) prior authorization form for Fee-for-Service to its website.
Finally in Nebraska, the Credentialing Review (407) Program will meet on October 26 regarding Pharmacy Technicians. The agenda has been posted on the Credential Review (407) Pharmacy Technician webpage.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
Sen. Ryan Aument’s (R) bill allowing the Auditor General to conduct a full-scale audit of subcontracts with pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in Medicaid Managed Care unanimously passed the Senate Health and Human Services Committee this week and is expected to be considered by the full Senate next week.
Also in Pennsylvania, the Office of Medical Assistance Programs has issued a new bulletin regarding billing and payment for the Moderna SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Booster. This bulletin as well as past bulletins can be found on DHS’ Bulletin search page.
Finally in Pennsylvania, the Board of Pharmacy has posted the agenda for the November 1 meeting.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.