Notice of Changes to Prior Authorization Requirements

(Effective January 1, 2020)
Prior authorization, quantity limits, and step therapy changes

Notice:

Certain states require OptumRx to communicate prior authorization changes before the effective date. The following Jaunary 1, 2020 flyer outlines the drugs affected by prior authorization, quantity limits, and step therapy based on benefit plan designs.

Please note: these changes may not reflect final P&T Committee determinations. These changes are specific to prescription drug benefits only, and do not reflect changes that may occur at the health plan level. Prescribers are strongly encouraged to check with the health plan for other changes that may occur.

Standard Select and Premium FOrmulary Changes (Effective January 1, 2020)