California

The following alerts have been posted to the Medi-Cal Rx Web Portal:  

Also in California, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) provided the following information related to over the counter COVID-19 testing: 

Also in California, the Department of Health Care Services adjusted the release date of the Med-Cal Managed Care Plan (MCP) Request for Proposal (RFP) from February 2 to February 9. Note: this adjustment will not affect the implementation date of January 2, 2024.  

Also in California, the Board of Pharmacy took the following actions during its recent public meeting held January 27-28. A complete list of actions is available here. 

  • Voted to modify language and initiate a 15-day comment period on the modified text for Title 16, California Code of Regulations (CCR), sections 1793.5, 1793.6, and 1793.65, related to Pharmacy Technician Application. 

Also in California, the Board of Pharmacy issued an AMENDED WAIVER: Prescriber Dispensing of COVID-19 Antiviral Medication to an Emergency Room Patient. 

Also in California, AB (Assembly Bill) 1400, legislation that would have implemented single payer in the state, will not advance this year. It did not have enough votes to pass out of the Assembly so the author (Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D)) decided not to bring it up for a vote. 

 

Finally in California, last Friday, Attorney General Rob Bonta announced investigations into business operating loyalty programs and send notices regarding noncompliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

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

2022-02-04T11:31:31-05:00February 4, 2022|California|

Florida

The Agency for Health Care Administration (Agency) is in the process of updating the 2022 fee schedules, which includes updates to procedure codes and reimbursement rates for services provided in the fee-for-service Medicaid delivery system. The Agency’s fee schedule drafts are available on the Agency’s website here.  

Prior to initiating the rule making process, the Agency is requesting feedback from providers regarding inconsistencies or discrepancies that may be present in the draft fee schedules. Feedback may be provided through this survey link. The link will be active until 5:00pm EST on February 7, 2021. 

The purpose of this exercise is to identify any errors in the fee schedules. It is not an opportunity to request increases in the reimbursement rates, unless there is a valid concern that an error occurred in developing this year’s rates.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.

2022-02-04T11:29:26-05:00February 4, 2022|Florida|

Georgia

Text replaced here!GPhA (Georgia Pharmacy Association) is offering Immunization Delivery Training for Pharmacy Technicians, a six-hour CE program consisting of both home-study and live training. Under HHS authorization (PREP Act 10.20.20) trained pharmacy technicians can administer certain vaccines under the supervision and authorization of a pharmacist. 
  
GPhA is offering live training on Saturday, February 19, 2022, in Sandy Springs. Space is limited so do not wait. More information can be found here.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.

2022-02-04T11:28:36-05:00February 4, 2022|Georgia|

Louisiana

The Department of Health (LDH) Bureau of Health Services Financing announced that effective February 7, 2022, the Medicaid Fee for Service (FFS) Pharmacy Program and Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) will pay for certain COVID-19 oral antiviral agents. Also, on January 26, the Pharmacy Program implemented coverage for OTC at home FDA authorized COVID-19 tests with no copay, with an effective date of January 17, 2022. The fee for service dispensing fee is $10.99. 

Also in Louisiana, the Board of Pharmacy’s Regulation Revision Committee approved with no objections the legislative proposal changing the age thresholds in pharmacy immunization law to match age thresholds in PREP Act. Next it will be considered by the full Board at their February 17th meeting in Baton Rouge.  

For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.

2022-02-04T11:26:40-05:00February 4, 2022|Louisiana|

Missouri

The Department of Social Services MO HealthNet clarified coverage for At-home COVID-19 test kits. Per the PREP Act Declaration 3rd Amendment, pharmacists can prescribe at-home COVID-19 tests that were prescribed by an enrolled MO HealthNet provider for MO HealthNet to reimburse for the at-home COVID-19 test. Pharmacists must be enrolled as a MO HealthNet provider to receive reimbursement.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.

2022-02-04T11:24:15-05:00February 4, 2022|Missouri|

Nebraska

The Department of Health and Human Services announced the next COVID-19 Medicaid Provider call will take place on February 16 at noon (Central). 

Also in Nebraska, prior to a Health and Human Services Committee hearing, NACDS submitted a statement for the record in support of LB 812, legislation that would permit pharmacy technicians to administer vaccines under certain conditions.

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

2022-02-04T11:23:33-05:00February 4, 2022|Nebraska|

Nevada

Since all counties continue to be designated high risk masks are mandatory regardless of vaccination status per Gov. Steve Sisolak’s (D) Directive 045. 

For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.

2022-02-04T11:22:40-05:00February 4, 2022|Nevada|

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