Health Coverage Program (IHCP) provided Pharmacy updates approved by Drug Utilization Review Board May 2024.
Also in Indiana, the Family and Social Services (FSSA) is launching a new Medicaid program called Indiana PathWays for Aging starting July 1.
Finally in Indiana, IHCP (Health Coverage Program) issued a bulletin correcting errors on Vaccine for Children (VFC) vaccine administration codes.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.
The Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning (OMPP) published the Monthly Medicaid Financial Report webpage to provide transparency and information about expenditure, enrollment, and funding data of the Indiana Medicaid program.
Also in Indiana, the Health Coverage Programs (IHCP) issued updates approved by the Drug Utilization Board in April.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.
The Family and Social Services Administration’s (FSSA) Indiana Health Coverage Programs (IHCP) announced a Roadshow at six locations throughout the state to be held April 30 through June 6, 2024. Providers are encouraged to come prepared with any policy-related questions. Please do not bring actual claims or claim-related questions to the event.
Also in Indiana, IHCP issued a bulletin BT202434 detailing the program beginning on May 1, 2024, that will align the fee-for-service continuity of care with managed care.
Finally, the Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning (OMPP) is hosting an informational webinar on the PathWays for Aging program April 18. OMPP staff will provide an overview of the PathWays program which is set to launch on July 1, 2024.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.
The Family and Social Services Administration’s Health Coverage Programs (IHCP) issued Bulletin BT202436 with pharmacy updates approved at the March meeting of the Drug Utilization Board.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.
The Health Coverage Programs (IHCP) issued Bulletin 202419 on adjustments and reprocessing claims for COVID-19 vaccines and administration codes.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.
As the session nears the end, there are several key dates to keep in mind. All Senate bills must pass the House committees by February 27, and all House bills must pass the Senate committees by February 29.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.
The Family and Social Services Administration’s (FSSA) Health Coverage Programs (IHCP) provided pharmacy updates approved by the Drug Utilization Board.
Also in Indiana, SB 192, legislation allowing a pharmacist to administer any immunization that is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) under a drug order, a prescription or a physician protocol, died in the House Appropriations Committee. Current law restricts the types of vaccines that can be administered under a physician protocol.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.
More than 200 pharmacists, students and pharmacy technicians participated in the Indiana Pharmacy Association’s annual Legislative Day at the Capitol that NACDS sponsored. Attendees were briefed on the priority issues before their meetings with state legislators.
Also in Indiana, HB 1327 passed the House by a vote of 93-4 and was referred to the Senate for further action.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.
SB 192, broad healthcare legislation that includes a provision allowing pharmacy personnel to provide any immunization recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to patients 11 years of age and older under a physician protocol, was referred to the Committee on Health and Provider Services.
Also in Indiana, NACDS sent a support letter for HB 1327, legislation that will provide transparency and audit authority needed to make PBMs accountable to the organizations that hire them. NACDS asked the Committee to reject any amendments that would allow PBMs and Third-Party Administrators to charge a “carve out fee” for not using an affiliate pharmacy owned by or invested in by a PBM or Third Party Administer.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.