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Nebraska

Effective July 1, 2021, the METAVIR fibrosis score required for coverage by Nebraska Medicaid will be changed to F0. The current prior authorization criteria require a METAVIR fibrosis score of at least F2. These changes mean that patients with a METAVIR fibrosis score of F0 may have their prescribed antiviral medications to treat hepatitis C be covered by Nebraska Medicaid. Prior authorization for Hepatitis C antiviral medications will continue to be in place. See Provider Bulletin 21-11 for additional details.

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

2021-06-11T15:09:16-04:00June 11, 2021|Nebraska|

Nebraska

On May 5, 2021, Gov. Pete Ricketts (R) signed LB 583, requiring Schedule II-V controlled substances prescriptions to be electronically prescribed with exceptions effective January 1, 2022.  However, dentists will be required to do so beginning January 1, 2024.

Also in Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services published the agenda for the next conference call meeting of the Board of Pharmacy on Monday, May 24, 2021.  The March 22 conference call meeting minutes are also available.

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

2021-05-21T09:34:04-04:00May 21, 2021|Nebraska|

Nebraska

The meeting materials for the next meeting of the Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Board on May 11, 2021, have been posted.

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

2021-04-23T12:21:05-04:00April 23, 2021|Nebraska|

Nebraska

The Division of Medicaid & Long-Term Care will host a call for all providers on Tuesday, December 22 at 1 p.m. Central to discuss a variety of topics related to Medicaid’s ongoing COVID-19 response. Please visit the above web link for more information.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.

2020-12-18T08:10:36-05:00December 18, 2020|Nebraska|

Nebraska

Effective December 1, 2020, fee-for-service and Managed Medicaid will implement a 90 morphine milligram equivalents (MME) per day limit. This limit will not apply to Medicaid patients who are receiving hospice, palliative care, or treatment for cancer.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.

2020-11-20T08:40:13-05:00November 20, 2020|Nebraska|

Nebraska

Medicaid expansion took effective October 1. To date, 10,288 eligible residents have signed up, but state officials expect enrollment to reach 90,000 within a few years. For more information please visit the above link.

Also in Nebraska. The Department of Health and Human Services held  a public hearing on October 8, 2020, to address amendments to regulations on wholesale drug distributors and delegated dispensing permits.  For more information please visit the above links

For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.

2020-10-09T08:15:24-04:00October 9, 2020|Nebraska|

Nebraska

The Department of Health and Human Services issued a Medicaid provider bulletin reminding pharmacies that the quantity prescribed field must be completed on claims submitted on and after September 21.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.

2020-09-25T12:46:21-04:00September 25, 2020|Nebraska|

Nebraska

The Department of Health and Human Services has posted a proposed rule to amend regulations under 172 NAC 131 and 134 to update requirements for wholesale drug distributors, including incorporating federal standards for license applications and engaging in wholesale drug distribution. The rule would also update requirements for delegated dispensing permits, including revising staffing requirements. A hearing is scheduled for October 8, 2020, in Lincoln.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.

2020-09-11T13:19:56-04:00September 11, 2020|Nebraska|
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