Gov. Pete Ricketts (R) issued Executive Order 22-05, to expire on December 31, 2022. Executive Order 22-02, which is currently scheduled to expire on September 30, 2022, shall remain in effect through December 31, 2022, and the identical statutory waivers and conditions contained within Executive Orders 21-12 and 21-15 that were extended by Executive Order 22-02 shall remain in effect through December 31, 2022, except that Medication Aide renewals will no longer be deferred after March 31, 2022. The Department of Health and Human Services prepared FAQs related to Executive Order 22-05.

Also in Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced the next COVID Update call will take place on October 12 at noon (Central). To join the all, dial 1-408-418-9388 and enter access code: 2485 909 6350 or use the meeting link: https://sonvideo.webex.com/sonvideo/j.php?MTID=m18465ba5a677a644d13049ac859b21dc 

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

The Department of Health and Human Services announced the selection of three health plans to provide health care services in Heritage Health, the state’s Medicaid managed care program. Molina Healthcare of Nebraska, Nebraska Total Care and UnitedHealth Care of the Midlands were selected; contracts will be effective January 1, 2024. 

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

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced the next COVID Medicaid Provider call will take place on October 5 at noon (Central). Call details will be posted at this website one week before the call.

Also in Nebraska, the DHHS issued a News Release, titled “Nebraska Medicaid To Interview Bidders For New Managed Care Contracts.” 

Finally in Nebraska, the DHHS posted the following: 

• Durable Medical Equipment, Medical Supplies, Orthotics and Prosthetics July 1, 2022 (REVISED) and 
• New COVID Fee Schedule July 2022 (Revised 8.12.22). 

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

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced the next COVID-19 Medicaid Provider call will take place on September 7 at noon (Central).  Call details will be posted at this website one week before the call. Also, a recording of the August 3 COVID-19 provider call is now available.

Also in Nebraska, the DHHS (Department of Health and Human Services) posted the COVID-19 Fee Schedule July 2022 (Revised 7.28.22).

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

The Department of Health and Human Services published a Notice of Public Hearing for changes to Nebraska Administrative Code (NAC) Title 172, Chapter 1 – Rules of Practice and Procedure Governing Reinstatement of a Health Professional License.  The hearing will be held on September 6 at 10:00 a.m. Written comments may be provided no later than the day of the hearing.

Also in Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services posted a Notice of Public Hearing for changes to 172 NAC – Wholesale Drug Distributors and 172 NAC 134 – Delegated Dispensing Permits. The hearing will be held on September 7 at 10:00 a.m. Written comments may be provided no later than the day of the hearing.

Also in Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services posted the following under Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Resources:

• PDMP Presentation
• PDMP FAQ

Finally in Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services published Provider Bulletin 22-13: Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccinations effective June 17.

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

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced the new fee schedule for injectables effective July 1, 2022. 

Also in Nebraska, the DHHS issued a notice of public hearing on August 8 for 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 DHHS posted the July 12 DUR (Drug Utilization Review) Board Meeting Agenda and the May 10 Draft Minutes. 

 Also in Nebraska, the DHHS published Provider Bulletin 22-12: Changes to Nebraska Medicaid Preferred Drug List (PDL) effective July 22. 

Finally in Nebraska, the DHHS posted the following: 

• July 6 COVID Update Meeting Recording 

• Medicaid’s next COVID update call will be held on Wednesday, August 3 at noon (Central). Call details will be added at this website one week before the call. 

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

The Department of Health and Human Services posted an agenda for the Nebraska Medicaid DUR (Drug Utilization Review) Board Meeting to be held on July 12.  

Also in Nebraska, a Technical Committee Meeting for the Credentialing Review (407) Pharmacy Technician is scheduled for June 28 and an agenda has been posted.  

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

The Department of Health and Human Services posted the COVID-19 Pediatric Vaccine Update effective May 17.  

Also in Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services announced the next COVID-19 Medicaid Provider call will take place on July 6 at noon (Central).  

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

The Board of Pharmacy published its May 9 agenda (REVISED) and March 7 draft minutes. 

Also in Nebraska, the Department. of Health and Human Services distributed the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) Health Advisory: Updated Information on Availability and Use of Treatments for Outpatients with Mild to Moderate COVID-19 Who are at Increased Risk for Severe Outcomes of COVID-19. 

Finally in Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services announced the next COVID-19 Medicaid Provider call will take place on June 1 at noon (Central). 

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