Massachusetts

On August 14, MassHealth asked all pharmacies to post the following document on display in regard to Medicaid eligibility redetermination.  

MassHealth also posted an update to COVID vaccine reimbursements and accepted codes in the August provider bulletin. 

The Board of Pharmacy updated its policy to allow for RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) vaccines for adults 60 years of age and older. Qualified pharmacy personnel may administer an FDA-approved RSV vaccine if the following conditions are met:  

  • it is only administered in accordance with the manufacturer’s FDA-approved labeling for the specific product; and 
  • all requirements of Policy 2023-02: Vaccine Administration are met, including a prescription, or standing order. 

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

2023-08-18T12:07:37-04:00August 18, 2023|Massachusetts|

Missouri

Gov. Gov. Mike Parson (R) appointed two new pharmacists to the Board of Pharmacy, Darren Harris, and Tammy Thompson, replacing Pamela Marshall and Christina Lindsay whose terms had expired.  

Also in Missouri, the Department of Social Services (DSS) launched a public dashboard at https://dss.mo.gov/mis/clcounter/ to provide transparency regarding the resumption of eligibility determinations for MO HealthNet, Missouri’s Medicaid program. The dashboard displays data for annual renewals due at the end of June. DSS plans to update the dashboard each month. 

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

2023-08-18T12:07:00-04:00August 18, 2023|Missouri|

Nebraska

The Department of Health and Human Services Division of Children and Family Services, Economic Assistance issued will be issuing Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) benefits to Nebraska households on August 15 for school-age children eligible for free or reduced-price school meals during the second half of the 2022-2023 school year period. 

Also in Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services posted the Medicaid provider fee schedule for Durable Medical Equipment, Medical Supplies, Orthotics and Prosthetics July 1, 2023 (REVISED 8.16.23). 

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

2023-08-18T12:06:26-04:00August 18, 2023|Nebraska|

Nevada

The Board of Pharmacy’s agenda for the September 6-7 meeting should be posted here soon. On September 7, there will be a public hearing on a proposed rule requiring a facility for treatment with narcotics to obtain a license and pay a fee to administer opioid agonist treatment medication. It also requires a dispensing practitioner at such a facility to obtain informed consent before reporting certain information.

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

2023-08-18T12:05:54-04:00August 18, 2023|Nevada|

New Mexico

The State Ethics Commission reached a settlement agreement between Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) and the New Mexico Human Services Department over a terminated request in January of 2023 for proposals (RFP) for the Turquoise Care Medicaid program. Five managed care organization contractors responded to the RFP and all but one, Western Sky Community Care, was awarded the RFP.

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

2023-08-18T12:05:14-04:00August 18, 2023|New Mexico|

North Carolina

The Board of Pharmacy issued updated guidance on immunization authority for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns. This updated guidance relates to legislation initiated in the 2023 Legislative Session (SB 206 and HB 190). 

Also in North Carolina, please see the August Medicaid Newsletter which contains essential information on expiration of current standing orders (contraceptives, naloxone, tobacco cessation, PEP (Post Exposure Prophylaxis)) as well as information on donation programs, 72-hour emergency supplies and PDL (Preferred Drug List) updates. 

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

2023-08-18T12:04:45-04:00August 18, 2023|North Carolina|

Oklahoma

Gov. Greg Stitt (R) appointed pharmacist Greg Huenergardt to the Board of Pharmacy, effective July 1, 2023, replacing Dr. Justin Wilson. 

Also in Oklahoma, CMS sent the Health Care Authority (OHCA) Board a SPA (State Plan Amendment) approval letter confirming that Medicaid recognizes pharmacists as healthcare providers and will reimburse for services they provide within their scope of practice pursuant to state law, including but not limited to administration of any vaccinations or immunizations recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). 

Also in Oklahoma, the Office of the Insurance Commissioner issued Bulletin 4-2023 detailing the new legislative requirements of Step Therapy Protocol and Biomarker testing (HB 1736, HB 2748, and SB  513). 

Finally in Oklahoma, Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready (R) provided an update on the resolution of the Caremark 90-day prescriptions.  

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

2023-08-18T12:04:06-04:00August 18, 2023|Oklahoma|

Oregon

The Board of Pharmacy announced a rulemaking hearing on September 27 where it is proposing to adopt the following rules. Written comments may be submitted via email to pharmacy.rulemaking@bop.oregon.gov by 4:30 p.m. on September 27.  

Also in Oregon, the Board of Pharmacy adopted the following rules, effective March 1, 2024, at its August 2023 Board Meeting: 

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

2023-08-18T12:03:37-04:00August 18, 2023|Oregon|

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