The Department of Healthcare and Family Services issued a provider notice with billing and reimbursement for pharmacies administering COVID-19 vaccination. Please visit the above link for additional information.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.
The Department of Healthcare and Family Services issued a provider notice with an update about rate determination and claims processing of new COVID-19 laboratory test codes. Please visit the above link for more information.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.
The Department of Healthcare and Family Services issued a notice with information for Critical Access Pharmacies (CAP) that missed the June 30 self-attestation deadline for the enhanced dispensing fee. To receive enhanced dispensing fees for the current fiscal year July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, a CAP must self-attest via the MEDI system between July 1, 2020 and November 30, 2020 to meeting the State Plan CAP criteria. CAPs that completed the attestation process after July 1, 2020, and are currently not receiving the enhanced dispensing fee, can expect to start receiving the correct CAP dispensing fee by December 15, 2020. Once the update is complete, CAPs that are not receiving the enhanced dispensing fee may void and rebill affected claims for dates of service back to July 1, 2020. Questions may be directed to the Bureau of Professional and Ancillary Services at 877-782-5565.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services has posted an Updated Medicaid Preferred Drug List effective October 1, 2020.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (DHFS) posted a new Provider Notice with a comprehensive billing guide for Medicaid Managed Care Services. In addition, as follow up to its March 30th provider notice, DHFS posted a list of medications added for temporary coverage in a 90-day supply.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.
Consistent with NACDS advocacy efforts, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation issued a proclamation that an Illinois licensed pharmacist’s scope of practice under the Pharmacy Practice Act is expanded to screen patients, order, administer, read, and report the findings of tests waived under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) for COVID-19 during the course of the pandemic.
Also in Illinois... Governors from Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin have formed a pact for coordinating the reopening of the Midwest regional economy.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services issued a Provider Notice with information about temporary policy changes pertaining early refills, day supply, signature requirements, coverage of OTC products, and more.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.
The Illinois Pharmacists Association has canceled its Legislative Day that was scheduled for April 22, 2020.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.
The Illinois Pharmacists Association has created a dedicated web page pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.