The Board of Pharmacy posted the agenda (revised August 29, 2024) for its September 9 meeting.

Also in Nebraska, new income guidelines increased the number of families who could qualify for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition assistance program. The WIC program is a federally funded program and is an equal opportunity provider. The maximum income allowed for participation in WIC increased. Some families not eligible for the program in the past may now be eligible. Nebraska WIC serves every county in the state with 13 main agencies and over 100 sites.

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

The Department of Health and Human Services cancelled the September 10 meeting of the Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Board.  The next DUR Board meeting will be November 12, 2024​.

Also in Nebraska, the Medicaid DUR Board is seeking nominations for pharmacists to serve on the board. Board members are required to serve a three-year term with a three-year renewal opportunity. Meetings are held at least quarterly and no more than six times a year (every two months). All interested applicants are required to submit an application via email.

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

Gov. Jim Pillen (R) announced a special session to address property tax reform beginning July 26 through August 15. The governor also recently released his Nebraska Property Tax Plan. Of interest, note inclusion of new revenue from advertising services from among new taxes on numerous goods and services.

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

The Department of Health and Human Services posted the Excel file of the fee schedule for Injectables July 1, 2024.

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

The Department of Health and Human Services announced the launch of a new feature on the State Immunization Information System (NESIIS). Beginning June 10, 2024, Nebraskans have the option to securely download their personal (or their child’s) immunization information from NESIIS to their Android or iOS mobile device. This enables the option to share immunization records from NESIIS quickly and easily with healthcare providers, schools or other organizations.

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

The Department of Health and Human Services posted the Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Board draft meeting minutes from May 7.

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

The Board of Pharmacy posted the agenda for its upcoming meeting on May 20.

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

The Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Board posted the February 13 draft minutes. The next meeting will be held on May 7. 

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

The Board of Pharmacy posted a revised agenda for its March 4 meeting. The board also posted the draft minutes from the January 8 and the February 6 meetings.

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