General Assembly has recently added to the services that pharmacists may provide.
Including prescribing birth control, pre-exposure and post-exposure HIV prophylaxis.
Insurers do not recognize pharmacists as providers who may seek reimbursement for these services despite providing coverage for the same services from other providers.
May lead to pharmacists not providing expanded services due to lack of coverage.
Rule Provisions
Insurers must provide same reimbursement to pharmacists issued to other providers.
Performing the same services at the same rates as advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants; pharmacist must be acting within scope of practice.
Legislative History
On Apr. 23, 2024, bill was introduced in Senate; on May 16, 2024, bill passed Senate.
On May 21, 2024, bill was introduced in House; on Jun. 25, 2024, bill passed House.
Effectiveness
Upon approval, bill takes effect Jan. 1, 2025.
Sep. 2024 DEL LEG Bill Approval
On Sep. 24, 2024, DEL LEG governor approved bill as Ch. 421, effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Document dated Sep. 24, 2024, was added on Oct. 7, 2024 due to a fixed feed.
