The Health Care Authority (HCA) is hosting a webinar on June 25 at 11 :00 am Pacific time to educate providers on Apple Health (Medicaid) eligibility, benefits and expansion.

Also in Washington, Apple Health’s new point-of-sale system is live and processing claims. Providers are reminded to update to the new billing information for fee-for-service (FFS) clients:

  • New BIN = 024822
  • New PCN = DRWAPROD
  • New Group = CAID

Also In Washington, Apple Health’s new fax number is 833-991-0704.

Also in Washington, the Chief Science Officer signed an updated standing order that allows pharmacies to dispense the naloxone products to eligible persons and entities.

Also in Washington, HCA (Health Care Authority) published a revised Prescription Drug Program Billing Guide.

Finally in Washington, the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission (PQAC) is accepting applications to fill current and upcoming public member and pharmacist member vacancies. To qualify for a public member position, an individual must be a resident of Washington State and not affiliated with any aspect of pharmacy. To qualify for a pharmacist member position, an individual must be a resident of Washington State and, at the time of their appointment, have been a licensed pharmacist in Washington State for at least five consecutive years immediately preceding appointment.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.