The Department of Health and Human Services posted the following fee schedules effective July 2025: 

• Durable Medical Equipment, Medical Supplies, Orthotics and Prosthetics 

• Injectables 

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

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) sent its fourth issuance of Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) benefits to households with eligible school-age children. A one-time payment of $120 to purchase groceries will be issued for each eligible child, intended to cover the three summer months at $40 a month. Summer EBT benefits can be used to purchase food at grocery stores, online food retailers and farmer’s markets that accept SNAP EBT. 

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

The Department of Health and Human Services published Provider Bulletin 25-10: Pharmacy Dispensing Fee Increase. Effective July 1, all pharmacies who fill a prescription for a Medicaid Fee-for-Service member will receive a professional dispensing fee rate increase from $10.38 to $10.50. Independent pharmacies, defined as those who own six or fewer pharmacies, who fill a prescription for a Medicaid managed care member will receive a professional dispensing fee rate increase from $10.38 to $10.50. 

Also in Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services published Provider Bulletin 25-09: Changes to the Nebraska Medicaid Preferred Drug List (PDL) effective July 18. 

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

The Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, in partnership with the State Board of Health, is seeking members for 25 professional healthcare boards, including the Board of Pharmacy. Applications are now being accepted for one pharmacist member on the Board of Pharmacy. The term begins on December 1, 2025, and ends on November 30, 2030. Details are available online. Please note the deadline for submission of an application and all supporting documentation is August 1.

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

A confirmed measles case in Sheridan County has been reported to the Department of Health and Human Services. The patient is an appropriately vaccinated child with no out-of-state travel history. This is the first confirmed case reported this year.

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

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) sent out its second issuance of Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) benefits. Throughout the 2025 Summer EBT period, households with eligible school-age children can receive assistance in buying groceries during the program’s second year of operation. A one-time payment of $120 will be issued for each eligible child, intended to cover the three summer months at $40 a month. Eligible families will have 122 days, or four months, to use summer EBT benefits. Summer EBT benefits can be used to purchase food at grocery stores, online food retailers and farmer’s markets that accept SNAP EBT. 

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

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Medicaid and Long-Term Care (MLTC) is seeking individuals to serve on the Medicaid Advisory Committee (MAC). The MAC has a broad focus and includes a diverse range of stakeholders, including healthcare providers, community organizations, advocates and policy experts. The MAC advises the Medicaid agency on overall policy development and program improvements. For the MAC, the MLTC is seeking healthcare providers, community-based organizations, tribal representatives, public health professionals, social service providers, advocates and others with insight into the Medicaid system. To learn more or apply, explore the following online resources:  

• Learn more: https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/MAC.aspx  

• Apply now: https://dhhs.ne.gov/Documents/MLTC-39.pdf 

Also in Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently sent out its first issuance of Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) benefits.  Throughout the 2025 Summer EBT period, households with eligible school-age children can receive assistance in buying groceries with the program's second year of operation. A one-time payment of $120 will be issued for each eligible child, intended to cover the three summer months at $40 a month.  Eligible families will have 122 days, or four months, to use Summer EBT benefits.  Summer EBT benefits can be used to purchase food at grocery stores, online food retailers, and farmer's markets that accept SNAP EBT.  

Finally in Nebraska, Gov. Jim Pillen (R) signed LB 168, the 340B Contract Pharmacy Protection Act, legislation prohibiting any manufacturer from either directly or indirectly, denying, restricting, or prohibiting the acquisition of any 340B drug by or delivery of any 340B drug to any authorized 340B location.  

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

Gov. Jim Pillen (R) signed LB 118, legislation increasing the pharmacist-to-pharmacy technician ratio to permit a pharmacist to supervise any combination of pharmacy technicians and pharmacist interns up to four people. For any pharmacist supervising four pharmacy technicians or pharmacist interns, at least one person must be a certified pharmacy technician.

Also in Nebraska, starting on June 1, Medicaid will no longer accept paper applications for Medicaid provider enrollment. All enrollments can be completed electronically at Maximus’ Nebraska Provider Data Management System  (PDMS) website. For more information about Maximus’ PDMS, call 844-374-5022 or email at nebraskamedicaidPSE@maximus.com. For questions about how to enroll as a Nebraska Medicaid provider, call 402-471-9018.

Also in Nebraska, on March 19, the Department of Health and Human Services updated provider Bulletin 24-22: Coverage of Interpretation Services.

Finally in Nebraska, the Department of Insurance (NDOI) released a PBM-specific complaint form for reporting concerns. The form is reflective of what is in the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Licensure and Regulation Act that was passed in 2022. There is also a free text space for complaints that do not fall into those statutes. It is important to fill out this form completely and then send it to the NDOI via email or mail as follows:

Email: doi.insurancecomplaints@nebraska.gov

Mail: Nebraska Department of Insurance

P.O. Box 95087

Lincoln, NE 68509-5087

Any materials, medical records or documents that are provided at any time in connection with a complaint will be shared with the insurance companies or PBM against whom the complaint is filed, and their counsel. These documents may also be distributed to other parties engaged in a contested case or other matters pending before the Insurance Commissioner.

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

The Department of Health and Human Services added the following items under the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Provider Resources dropdown.

• Daily Freezer Temperature Log
• Daily Refrigerator Temperature Log
• Daily Ultracold Freezer Temperature Log
• Quick Reminders
• Transport During Emergencies
• Vaccine Restitution Form
• VFC Borrowing Report
• Vaccine Storage Troubleshooting Report
• Clinic Line Listing Template
• Clinic Line Listing Blank

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