August is National Immunization Awareness Month |
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Did you know that some Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs) make certain vaccines available for those who cannot afford them? Search available vaccines in TPC by Class (Immunizations) through the TPC mobile app.
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). This annual observance highlights the importance of getting recommended vaccines throughout one’s life. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all aspects of life, including some patients’ ability to attend important appointments and receive routine vaccinations.
During NIAM, encourage patients to talk to their doctors, nurses or other healthcare professionals to ensure patients and their families are protected against serious diseases by getting caught up on routine vaccinations.
The immunization schedule for children, adolescents and adults is set by the CDC based on recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Please be sure to share this information with providers so your patients can access immunizations from the PAPs!
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Highlights of Important PAP Updates & Resources |
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10 NEW Brandname Medications Now Available
As new medications are approved by the FDA and become available on PAP(s), these medications are added to TPC and we continue to make updates on a regular basis. Check out the most recent additions organized by Class! It’s a great idea to share these newly available products with providers so they are aware of new medication options that are available when considering what to prescribe for patients based on their condition(s).
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Tarpeyo (Asthma/Pulmonary-Corticosteroids, Systemic)
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Camzyos (Cardiovascular- Cardiac Myosin Inhibitors)
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Leqvio (Cardiovascular-Dyslipidemia)
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Adbry (Dermatologic-Eczema)
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Monjuvi (Hematology/Oncology-Immunotherapy)
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Menquadfi (Immunizations- Meningococcal Vaccine, Routine Adult/Pediatric)
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Apretude (Infectious Disease-HIV)
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Amvuttra (Neurologic-Neuropathy/Neuralgia)
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Dayvigo (Psychiatric-Insomnia)
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Zilretta (Rheumatologic-Osteoarthritis)
Strategic Partnerships Allow Rx Outreach to Add New Generic Medications for FREE
Rx Outreach has added more FREE medications to its formulary for conditions such as asthma/COPD, behavioral health, heart disease and more! Due to limited supplies, up to a 90-day supply is available on a first-come, first served basis. Check out the full list of newly available products for no cost here. You can also search medications here and enter $0 in the Search field to the right. Contact the program for more information at
1-888-796-1234.
Check out the Program Changes in TPC for additional updates to PAPs such as available medications/supplies, program notes, form changes and more. Please contact tpc@vhcf.org to request a new product/PAP be added. We’ll take care of the research!
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Reminder: All Medicaid Enrollees Should Act Now to Update their Contact Information with their State Medicaid Program. |
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When the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared a Public Health Emergency (PHE) due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it allowed states to continue most Medicaid/FAMIS members’ coverage without having to renew their eligibility annually.
When the PHE ends, Medicaid enrollees will have 14 months to renew coverage. Since some Medicaid/FAMIS enrollees may have not seen a renewal form in almost 3 years, if at all, households may be unaware of what they need to do. To make matters worse, many families had to move during the pandemic, as housing costs skyrocketed. If they did not update their mailing address, they may not receive their renewal form.
Some Medicaid members may be able to have their renewals completed automatically without having to send in renewal forms. But, for this type of renewal to be successful, members must still keep their contact information up-to-date.
In Virginia, the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) has developed Public Health Emergency "Unwinding Tool Kits" to help spread the word about renewals resuming. The Tool Kits include flyers, social media graphics, and newsletter “blurbs” you can use to help encourage Virginians enrolled in Medicaid/FAMIS to report a change in their address, if applicable. Members who have moved or changed phone numbers in the last 3 years can report this important change:
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Directly to their Medicaid health plan (Managed Care Organization),
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Online at commonhelp.virginia.gov,
- By calling the local Department of Social Services, or
- By calling Virginia’s ONEBenefits line at 1-833-5CALLVA.
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Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming
Trainings & Monthly Support Calls
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Sign up for an online TPC training session if you are new to your organization and need to learn the basics. If you currently use TPC and are looking to refresh your skills or want to learn about additional features, sign up for Advanced Training.
We also host monthly calls where we provide updates and give users the opportunity for a Q & A session. It’s also a great opportunity to brainstorm and learn from other TPC users. All sessions are Eastern Standard Time. Be sure to check the website for additional dates!
TPC Beginner Training
TPC Advanced Training
Monthly Support Calls (10 – 11am)
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For Residents of North Carolina |
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NC MedAssist, a Free Pharmacy Program that provides prescriptions at no cost to uninsured North Carolina residents whose income is at or below 300% FPL, is now dispensing brand name medications to North Carolina patients with no SSN/TIN as of 7/1/22. All brand name medications available on the statewide formulary will be available to this patient group. The one exception to this rule will be for Pfizer products. A valid ID will continue to apply. NC MedAssist is available in TPC. If you have friends, family or patients that live or plan to live in North Carolina, please reach out to TPC staff for information on referrals to organizations that utilize TPC in a specific county of interest.
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SignUpNow Training on Medicaid for Virginians who are
Aged, Blind, or Disabled (ABD) Now Available!
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Do you work with clients who are:
- 65+ years old, or
- Enrolled in or eligible for Medicare?
Would you like to learn how to help them sign up for and renew Medicaid? Thanks to generous support from the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS), SignUpNow now offers a NEW training on how to help these individuals apply for and renew their eligibility for Medicaid!
To view and register for available training dates, go to vhcf.org/workshops/ and select a training date for SignUpNow 2: Medicaid for Aged, Blind, or Disabled (ABD) Virginians. Additional trainings will be offered throughout fall/winter 2022, so check back often!
SignUpNow also has new training dates available to learn about the Medicaid/FAMIS programs for children and families, including the New Health Coverage for Adults (Medicaid Expansion). To view available dates and register, go to vhcf.org/workshops/, and select a training date for SignUpNow 1: Medicaid/FAMIS for Children and Families (including Medicaid Expansion).
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