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State Release 047

Guidance for : We are taking this opportunity to remind all States that a State plan amendment must be submitted to the appropriate regional office whenever a State proposes to change reimbursement methodologies or dispensing fees under the Medicaid drug program. It has come to our attention that some States may be planning to change reimbursement amounts or methodologies or dispensing fees to pharmacists without submitting a State plan amendment.

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Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: February 03, 1995

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