Just a reminder that as of today, Electronic Prescriptions for Controlled Substances (EPCS) will be mandatory for Medicare Part D on 1/1/2021 as part of the SUPPORT Act Opioid Abuse legislation.
Earlier this year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule and requested feedback primarily from prescribers on the possibility of delaying the Part D EPCS mandate; however, a final decision is not expected until December 2020. At this time, we are reminding clients of this deadline and recommending all clients who prescribe controlled substances for Medicare Part D beneficiaries take steps to ensure EPCS is implemented prior to 1/1/2021.
To help with EPCS setup, below are several Success Community resources:
- EPCS Vendor Guide
- eLearning – 5.9 ePrescribing -EPCS Setup
- Quick guide – How to enroll a provider for EPCS
If additional EPCS setup assistance is needed, please reach out to your Account Manager.
(Updated 12.15.20 to reflect e-prescribing for Controlled Substances extension)