New income guidelines increased the number of families who could qualify for the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Women, Infants and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition assistance program. The maximum income allowed for participation in WIC increased. Some families who were not eligible for the program in the past may now be eligible.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
The Department of Health and Human Services published Provider Bulletin 26-10 to notify Medicaid providers of changes to the Medicaid preferred drug list (PDL), effective July 17.
For more information, contact NACDS' Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
Ohio: Medicaid and Gainwell released a bulletin regarding year-end payments to pharmacies.
Also in Ohio, the Board of Pharmacy published a Reporting Theft or Loss of Dangerous Drugs Pocket Card.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.
The Department of Health and Human Services issued Provider Bulletin 26-05 to clarify Medicaid coverage of prescribed "exempt" infant formula.
Also in Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services posted the draft minutes from the Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Board's May 12 meeting. The next meeting will be held on August 18.
Finally in Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services announced the first issuance of Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) benefits. Summer EBT is available to families with eligible school-age children to help them buy groceries during the summer months. To align with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Summer EBT benefits can no longer be used to purchase soda or energy drinks, beginning this year.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
The Department of Health and Human Services announced the cancellation of a public hearing to receive comments on proposed changes to Title 471, Chapter 7 of the Nebraska Administrative Code (NAC) – Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Medical Supplies (DMEPOS).
Also in Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services posted the May 12 Meeting Agenda for Medicaid Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Board.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
The Department of Health and Human Services announced a public hearing to receive comments on proposed changes to Title 471, Chapter 7 of the Nebraska Administrative Code (NAC) – Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Medical Supplies (DMEPOS).
Authority for these regulations is found in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3117(7) and § 68-908.
Interested persons may attend the hearing and provide verbal or written comments, or mail, fax or email written comments, no later than the day of the hearing to: DHHS Legal Services, PO Box 95026, Lincoln, NE 68509-5026, (402) 742-2382 (fax) or dhhs.regulations@nebraska.gov, respectively.
A copy of the proposed changes is available online at http://www.sos.ne.gov, or by contacting DHHS at the mailing address or email above, or by phone at (402) 471-8417. The fiscal impact statement for these proposed changes may be obtained at the office of the Secretary of State, Regulations Division, 1201 N Street, Suite 120, Lincoln, NE 68508, or by calling (402) 471-2385.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
The state received a preliminary notice of award from CMS for approximately $218 million for the first year, which is more than what was budgeted for in the application materials. Due to the increased amount of the award, the state must revise some of the application materials that were submitted. Those revised documents must be submitted to and approved by CMS before work can begin. The state intends to release multiple Requests for Applications (RFA) as opportunities for organizations to apply for funds and assist with implementing this important work. To learn more about project initiatives, view the Project Narrative .
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
The Department of Health and Human Services posted the draft minutes from the Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Board’s January 13 meeting. The next meeting will be held on May 12.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
The Department of Health and Human Services published the following new fee schedules effective January 2026:
Also in Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services published the following Medicaid Program Provider Bulletins:
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
The Board of Pharmacy posted the agenda for its January 12 meeting. Please note the discussion addressing the reduction of retail pharmacy hours and filling of controlled substance prescriptions issued by emergency rooms. Also, the Board posted the draft November 17, 2025, meeting minutes.
Also in Nebraska, the Medicaid Provider Manual has recently been updated; see Provider Bulletin 25-30A for more information.
Finally in Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services announced the “First-In-The-Nation Waiver Restricting Soda and Energy Drinks from SNAP [Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program]” effective January 1, 2026.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.
