Georgia

The Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner issued a final rule to amend regulations under GAC 120-2-97 to increase the annual filing fee for licensed pharmacy benefits managers from $400 to $1,000. The rule also requires pharmacy benefits managers to file with the office all methodologies used in determining multi-source generic drug pricing, a statement identifying affiliate pharmacies, and reports and other information required by statute. Also, the rule imposes penalties and increases existing penalty amounts. The rule was effective on January 1.

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

2021-02-19T11:03:02-05:00February 19, 2021|Georgia|

Illinois

The Department of Healthcare and Family Services has posted a new provider notice regarding COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Billing for the Illinois Medicaid Pharmacy Benefits Manager System and the Federal HRSA COVID-19 Reimbursement Program for the Uninsured.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.

2021-02-19T11:01:42-05:00February 19, 2021|Illinois|

Iowa

The Department of Human Services has created a Frequently Asked Questions webpage in place of answering billing questions via Informational Letter. Please visit the above link to review the FAQs and responses from the Department.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.

2021-02-19T11:00:03-05:00February 19, 2021|Iowa|

Louisiana

On February 24, 2021, the Board of Pharmacy will be meeting virtually. Several issues of interest to chain pharmacies previously discussed by the Regulation Revision Committee are PBM regulations, draft legislative language on collaborative practice, and limited prescriptive authority are included on the agenda. More information on the meeting and the agenda can be found here.

Also in Louisiana, The Board of Pharmacy is holding a public hearing on February 25, 2021, to solicit comments on several issues dealing with marijuana, state of emergency, and other issues. More information about the hearing and the agenda can be found here.

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

2021-02-19T10:59:06-05:00February 19, 2021|Louisiana|

Maine

This week the Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee considered LD1, legislation which would codify certain PREP Act and Executive Orders. Testimony was introduced to support making these orders permanent including allowing technicians to immunize and lowering the age for pharmacists administered vaccines.

For more information, please contact NACDS’ Ben Pearlman at 617-515-2603.

2021-02-19T10:58:05-05:00February 19, 2021|Maine|

Missouri

Effective February 18, MOHealthNet changed the early refill policy for medications to 85% for controlled and non-controlled substances. Providers may contact the Pharmacy Help Desk at (800) 392-8030 option 3 if overrides are needed.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.

2021-02-19T10:56:49-05:00February 19, 2021|Missouri|

New Hampshire

This week the New Hampshire House Health, Human Services and Elderly Committee sent to study HB 604, legislation which would mandate that all vaccines for all patients, except Medicare, be handled through the state-run agency. Please visit the above link for more detailed language.

For more information, please contact NACDS’ Ben Pearlman at 617-515-2603.

2021-02-19T09:50:58-05:00February 19, 2021|New Hampshire|

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