SB 118 Nevada Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Revises requirements relating to coverage under Medicaid for certain services provided by pharmacists. (BDR 38-218)

SB 118 requires Nevada's Medicaid program to cover services provided by pharmacists within their scope of practice - such as medication management - if those services are already covered when performed by other healthcare providers like doctors. It mandates that Medicaid reimburse pharmacists at the same rate as physicians, physician assistants, or advanced practice nurses for similar services and prohibits requiring prior authorization for these services when prior authorization isn't needed for the same services provided by other providers. This change ensures Medicaid beneficiaries can access pharmacist-provided care without additional cost barriers or administrative delays. The bill removes outdated coverage requirements for specific pharmacist services, aligning them with the new standard.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2025 Last action Jun 3, 2025
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Apr 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
To committee.
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Apr 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
From committee: Do pass. Placed on Second Reading File. Notice of eligibility for exemption. Read second time. Taken from General File. Re-referred to Committee on Finance. Exemption effective.
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Jan 27, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled. Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services. To printer.
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Jeff Stone
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