The Department of Health and Human Services posted the Practitioner Fee Schedule for Injectables effective April 1, 2023. The Department also posted the COVID-19 Fee Schedule effective April 21. 

Also in Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services published the following: 

• Provider Bulletin 23-11: Pandemic Flexibilities That End After June 30, 2023  
• Provider Bulletin 23-10: Pandemic Flexibilities That End After May 11, 2023 

Also in Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services announced the DUR (Drug Utilization Review) Board Meeting scheduled for May 9 has been cancelled. The next meeting will be held on July 11.  

Finally in Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services announced a public hearing on May 31 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). The proposed changes set the regulations' scope and authority; update definitions; expand prescription authority; update provider requirements; update service requirements for covered and non-covered services; add glucose monitors as a covered service; update billing and payment requirements; remove unnecessary and outdated language; remove duplicate statutory language from the regulations; update formatting; and restructure the regulatory chapter. Written comments may be submitted 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. 

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

The Department of Health and Human Services published Provider Bulletin 23-08: Guidance on Telehealth.

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

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) published Provider Bulletin 23-06: Continuous Glucose Monitoring Updated Medicaid Reimbursement Policy that provides an update to Provider Bulletin 22-22 regarding coverage for eligible beneficiaries with diabetes effective January 1, 2023. 

Also in Nebraska, the Board of Pharmacy posted a revised agenda for the March 6 meeting.

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

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) issued Bulletin 23-04: Nebraska Medicaid Managed Care Contracts 2024. Contracts between DHHS and Molina Healthcare of Nebraska, Nebraska Total Care and United Healthcare have been signed and these organizations will prepare to provide services under the new contract beginning January 1, 2024. 

Also in Nebraska, DHHS posted the draft minutes from the November 15, 2022, Drug Utilization Review Board meeting. 

Finally in Nebraska, LB 778, amending the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Licensure and Regulation Act, has been scheduled for a hearing on March 21. 

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

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) posted recordings from the January 4 and February 6 COVID-19 Provider Calls. 

Also in Nebraska, the DHHS will host the next monthly COVID-19 provider call on March 1 at 12:00 noon (Central). Details will be posted on the website one week before the call. 

Also in Nebraska, the DHHS issued Provider Bulletin 23-02: Resuming Regular Reviews of Medicaid Eligibility and Provider Bulletin 22-22: CGM [Continuous Glucose Monitoring] Coverage by Medicaid. 

Finally in Nebraska, DHHS launched its iServe Nebraska Portal Explore Benefits Tool. The new portal offers an easy-to-use system for individuals to apply to get help with food, heat, electricity, healthcare, childcare, and other essential needs. Individuals may apply for a single benefit or more at the same time. 

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

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will launch a new iServe Nebraska portal on January 27 that will serve as an easy-to-use system for individuals to apply to get help with food, heat, electricity, healthcare, childcare, and other essential needs. Individuals may apply for a single benefit or more at the same time. Also, starting March 1, DHHS will review each Medicaid member’s current eligibility. Members who are no longer eligible for Medicaid will have their information forwarded to the federal marketplace for follow-up about other coverage options.

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

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) posted an Interim Guidance for Clinicians to Prioritize Antiviral Treatment of Influenza in the Setting of Reduced Availability of Oseltamivir, an official CDC Health Advisory.

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

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) posted a Health Alert for COVID-19 Therapeutics Updates and Shortages of Oseltamivir, Amoxicillin, & Amoxicillin-Clavulanate (December 8).

Also in Nebraska, the DHHS posted a Notice of Public Hearing has been posted for changes to Nebraska Administrative Code (NAC), including Wholesale Drug Distributors (172 NAC 131) and Delegated Dispensing Permits (172 NAC 134). The hearing will be held on January 10, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. Written comments may be provided no later than the day of the hearing.

Finally in Nebraska, the DHHS announced the issuance of Summer Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) benefits to certain Nebraska households. 

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

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) posted the COVID-19 Fee Schedule Bivalent Booster Updated (revised 10.27.2022).

Also in Nebraska, the DHHS announced Medicaid’s next COVOID update call will be held on November 2 at noon (Central). To join the call, dial 408-418-9388 (access code) 2492 610 1342 or use the meeting link:
https://sonvideo.webex.com/sonvideo/j.php?MTID=m3aab184252403e62a6ff312be38e9d54

Also in Nebraska, the Board of Pharmacy posted its agenda for the November 7 meeting.

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