In anticipation of the March 31, 2023, end to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency protections for Los Angeles County residents receiving Medi-Cal benefits, the Department of Public Social Services is asking customers to update their contact information to help keep their coverage active.
DEA proposed rules to make permanent telemedicine flexibilities used during COVID 19. Specifically, telemedicine prescribing of certain controlled substances without an in person medical examination and expansion of buprenorphine prescribing via telemedicine encounters.
US Drug Enforcement Administration DEA seeks to establish more pathways for prescription of controlled substances in limited quantities via telehealth without initial in-person medical exam. This practice is allowed during COVID-19 public health emergency ending May 11th.
DEA announces proposed rules for prescribed controlled substances via telemedicine after COVID 19 Public Health Emergency expires. Options for controlled substances prescribed via telemedicine but in person exam required for Schedule II medication or Schedule III V narcotics
Biden administration plans to make final extensions of COVID-19 National Emergency, COVID-19 Public Health Emergency PHE through May 11, 2023. These emergency declarations have enabled government to modify coverage requirements by Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance plans.