HIPAA Deadlines Shift: Pharmacies Get More Time to Comply
Published Date: 8/21/2025
Rule
Summary
This update changes the deadlines for following new HIPAA rules about pharmacy billing and Medicaid claims. Pharmacies, insurers, and Medicaid programs need to get ready for these new dates to stay on track and avoid penalties. The changes help everyone work smoother and keep your health info safe, with clear timing to follow.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
HIPAA pharmacy billing deadline changes
The rule updates the compliance and other dates for the HIPAA modifications to the NCPDP retail pharmacy standards that were published December 13, 2024 so they conform with the later final rule published February 11, 2025. Pharmacies and insurers must follow the revised deadlines in order to stay on track and avoid penalties.
Medicaid pharmacy subrogation date update
The rule updates the compliance and other dates for the modification of the Medicaid pharmacy subrogation standard from the December 13, 2024 final rule so they conform with the February 11, 2025 final rule. Medicaid programs must follow the revised deadlines to implement the subrogation standard.
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