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Update to “CSHCN Reimbursement for H1N1 Vaccination Administration”
Information posted October 16, 2009: This is an update to an article published on this website on October 9, 2009, titled “CSHCN Reimbursement for H1N1 Vaccination Administration”. The Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) Services Program is reimbursing the administration fee for the pandemic H1N1 flu vaccine when it is administered to CSHCN Services Program clients of all ages in the office setting. In order to be reimbursed for the administration of the H1N1 flu vaccine, providers have a choice of procedure codes to submit for the administration of the vaccine. Click on the title to view the details. | Peramivir EAU authorized by FDA October 23, 2009
Information posted November 10, 2009: On October 23, 2009, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it has issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the investigational antiviral drug Peramivir intravenous (IV) in certain adult and pediatric patients who are admitted to a hospital with confirmed or suspected 2009 H1N1 influenza infection. This is in response to a request from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Click on the title to view the details. | Update: H1N1 Administration Fee for H1N1 Vaccinations to Be Reimbursed for Texas Medicaid
Update posted October 16, 2009: Texas Medicaid, in collaboration with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), updated the information posted October 7, 2009 regarding provider registration with DSHS to receive the vaccine and provider billing of the administration of the H1N1 vaccine to TMHP. The effective date is October 1, 2009. Providers should monitor the primary state website for information about the pandemic at www.TexasFlu.org. Click on the title for more details. | CSHCN Reimbursement for H1N1 Vaccination Administration
Information posted October 9, 2009: The Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) Services Program is reimbursing the administration fee for the pandemic H1N1 flu vaccine when it is administered to CSHCN Services Program clients of all ages in the office setting. The effective date is October 1, 2009. Providers should monitor the primary state website for information about the pandemic at www.TexasFlu.org. | Update to “Pharmacists and Pharmacies May Enroll in Texas Medicaid to Administer Immunizations”
Information posted October 8, 2009: This is an update to an article published on this website on September 25, 2009, titled “Pharmacists and Pharmacies May Enroll in Texas Medicaid to Administer Immunizations.” Pharmacists who participate in Medicaid must adhere to all state and federal regulations, including the Texas Occupations Code, Section 554.052, “Immunization and Vaccinations; Physician Supervision.” In addition, pharmacists and pharmacies that are enrolled in Medicaid for the administration of vaccines must adhere to all State Board of Pharmacy licensing, certification, and scope-of-practice requirements Click on the title to view the complete, updated article.
| Administration Fee for H1N1 Vaccinations to Be Reimbursed for Texas Medicaid
Information posted October 7, 2009: Texas Medicaid, in collaboration with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), is reimbursing the administration fee for the pandemic H1N1 flu vaccine when it is administered to Texas Medicaid clients of all ages in the office setting. The effective date is October 1, 2009. Providers should monitor the primary state website for information about the pandemic at www.TexasFlu.org. Click on the title to view the details. | Update to "CSHCN Pharmacist and Pharmacy Enrollment to Administer Vaccinations"
Information posted September 28, 2009: This is an update to an article published on this website on September 25, 2009, titled “Pharmacists and Pharmacies May Enroll in the CSHCN Services Program to Administer Immunizations.” The article indicated that providers must submit a paper enrollment application to enroll in the Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) Services Program. Pharmacies and pharmacists that wish to enroll in the CSHCN Services Program to administer immunizations may use the online provider enrollment application on this website. Click on the title to view the complete, updated article. | 2009-2010 Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Information
Information posted October 2, 2009: Seasonal flu vaccine is available for all Texas Medicaid clients. Click on the title to view the details. |
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