Stakeholder Hearing Invitation: Updated Designation of Categorical Risk Level for LA County Pharmacies
On March 15, 2022, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) will hold a virtual public hearing to discuss the regulatory provider bulletin updating the designation of categorical risk level for pharmacy applicants and providers in Los Angeles County. Pursuant to Welfare & Institutions Code Section 14043.38(a), DHCS has reassessed the risk of potential fraud, waste, and abuse posed by pharmacy providers in Los Angeles County. As a result, DHCS will designate and screen pharmacy applicants and providers in Los Angeles County that are seeking enrollment in Medi-Cal for the first time, submitting an application for continued enrollment, or updating the information submitted in a previously approved application as “limited” categorical risk.
Please see the
provider bulletin draft for more information. You are invited to join DHCS to discuss this proposed change.
The webinar meeting information is below:
March 15, 2022
10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Event Number: 2590 381 9447
Event Passcode: Stakeholder
Written comments, questions, or suggestions can be submitted during the hearing. If you are unable to attend the hearing, written comments received by 5 p.m. on March 15 will be considered prior to publication. When submitting your comments in writing, please ensure the commenter and organization/association being represented are both identified in the comments. You may submit written comments to
DHCSPEDStakeholder@dhcs.ca.gov.
Based on the public comments received, DHCS will publish the final bulletin on the
Medi-Cal and
DHCS websites. The bulletin will become effective 30 days after publication.
The active participation of stakeholders in improving the Medi-Cal program’s provider enrollment process has been a great benefit to DHCS over the past several years, and DHCS looks forward to your participation in this virtual public hearing.
