The Medicaid Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Board posted the January 14 meeting agenda.

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

Medicaid has contracted with Myers and Stauffer LC to perform a pharmacy cost of dispensing survey. The due date for the cost of dispensing survey will be January 29, 2025. All providers are encouraged to participate. The cost of dispensing survey tool and instructional letters are available online.

Also in Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Board posted the November 12 draft meeting minutes. The next meeting will be on January 14, 2025.

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

The Board of Pharmacy posted the draft November 4 meeting minutes.

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

The Board of Pharmacy posted the revised #2 agenda (October 25, 2024) for the November 4 Board of Pharmacy Meeting. 

Also in Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Board posted a list of the DUR Board Members. Also, the agenda for the next DUR Board Meeting on November 12, 2024, has been posted. 

Finally in Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services announced plans for an upcoming pharmacy cost of dispensing survey. Cost of dispensing surveys are anticipated to be distributed to pharmacies that participate in the Medicaid program on December 4, 2024. The due date for the cost of dispensing survey will be January 29, 2025. All providers are encouraged to participate. The cost of dispensing survey tool and instructional letters will be posted on this page by December 4, 2024. 

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 October 1, 2024 and published 471-000-540 Nebraska Medicaid Practitioner Fee Schedule for Injectionables.

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

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.