The Board of Pharmacy proposed and adopted several rules at their November meeting.
Also in Texas, the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) revised the Medicaid preferred drug list effective December 3, 2021.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.
The State Department of Health’s (DOH) December 7th COVID-19 partner call the Health Care Authority and the Office of the Insurance Commissioner will present information on reimbursement for patient counseling on COVID-19 vaccines, and provider billing and reimbursement for COVID-19 vaccines.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.
The Legislative Rule Making Committee will be considering the PBM rule as approved by the agency on December 8. You can link to the agenda here. NACDS is currently analyzing the rule and will follow up with members operating in the state via email. In the meantime, please share any concerns you may have with the rule with Jill McCormack as soon as possible.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.
The Division of Medical Services is holding a virtual rulemaking hearing on October 20th to consider proposed rules to allow six refills per month, add certain medications that do not count toward the monthly prescription cap, and allow up to nine medically necessary prescriptions per month for Living Choices Assisted Living Program clients. The rule also would specify that clients must pay for their own medications beyond the maximum benefit, remove the extension of benefits provisions, and revise refill requirements.
Also in Arkansas, Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) announced on November 15th that individuals over 18 are eligible for the booster shot.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.
The following documents were recently posted on the Medi-Cal Rx Web Portal:
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
On October 31st, Gov. Jared Polis (D) issued an Executive Order directing vaccine providers such as retail pharmacies, including those that operate under the fed retail pharmacy vaccine program, to drop existing CDC parameters around boosts eligibility, allowing all access to booster shots.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.
The Department of Healthcare and Family Services has posted Updated Medicaid Preferred Drug Lists.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.
The Department of Health (LDH) LDH recommends COVID-19 booster shots for all fully vaccinated Louisianans ages 18 and older.
Also in Louisiana, longtime Board of Pharmacy president Carl Aron, an independent pharmacist from Monroe, announced his retirement at the November 17th meeting. The Board elected Marty McKay as president.
Finally in Louisiana, the Department of Health (LDH) announced a billing update for COVID-19 vaccines for 5-11 years old, third dose and booster shots.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.
The Division of Medicaid (DOM) is ending coverage of the Temporary Telehealth Procedure Codes effective Friday, Nov. 20, 2021, which aligns with the end of Mississippi’s COVID-19 State of Emergency.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.