Policy Development
Draft Policy Review Status
VDP develops new policies to improve access to the Medicaid and CHIP drug program and implements new laws, regulations, and other requirements. VDP seeks feedback from stakeholders, including pharmacies, prescribers, other providers, manufacturers, program clients, and the public, regarding these draft policies. The policies on this page are only drafts and are not considered final. To submit comments on a draft policy, submit the Draft Policy Comment Submission (HHS Form 1342).
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| Topic | Publish date | Due date |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform 90-day supply of maintenance medications | Jan. 24, 2024 | Feb. 16, 2024 |
| Temporary non-preferred status to new drugs (HB 3286, 88th Legislature) | Jan. 9, 2024 | Feb. 7, 2024 |
| Health benefit plan coverage of prescription contraceptive drugs (HB 916, 88th Legislature) | Sept. 5, 2023 | Oct. 5, 2023 |
Policy Implementation Status
Once draft policies become final, VDP will implement the policy by a specific date. VDP will keep stakeholders and the public informed on the status of implementing these policies.
| Topic | Status | Source | Implementation Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uniform 90-day supply of maintenance medications | Reviewing draft policy | Uniform Managed Care Manual | TBD |
| Temporary non-preferred status to new drugs (HB 3286, 88th Legislature) | Finalizing draft policy before submitting change to CMS | TBD | TBD |
| Health benefit plan coverage of prescription contraceptive drugs (HB 916, 88th Legislature) | Requirements finalized | Pharmacy Provider Procedure Manual | Jan. 1, 2024 |