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California

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Work With Your Doctor to Get Defitelio (Defibrotide) Approved by Aetna (CVS Health) in California: Complete Guide With Forms and Appeals

Answer Box: Getting Defitelio (Defibrotide) Approved by Aetna (CVS Health) in California Defitelio (defibrotide) requires prior authorization from Aetna (CVS Health) for severe hepatic veno-occlusive disease (VOD/SOS) with organ dysfunction post-stem cell transplant. The fastest path to approval: (1) Have your transplant team submit the PA through Aetna'
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Do You Qualify for Gilenya (Fingolimod) Coverage by UnitedHealthcare in California? Decision Tree & Next Steps

Answer Box: Getting Gilenya Covered by UnitedHealthcare in California Most likely eligible if: You have relapsing MS, tried 2+ prior therapies (interferon, glatiramer, or dimethyl fumarate), and completed baseline EKG and eye exam. Fastest path: Have your neurologist submit prior authorization through UnitedHealthcare Provider Portal with documented treatment failures and
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Getting Keppra (Levetiracetam) Covered by UnitedHealthcare in California: Prior Authorization, Appeals, and Cost-Saving Strategies

Quick Answer: Generic levetiracetam typically requires no prior authorization from UnitedHealthcare and costs $0-$10 as a Tier 1 drug. Brand Keppra needs prior authorization with documented failure of generic after a 4-week trial. Submit PA via UnitedHealthcare Provider Portal with seizure logs, treatment history, and medical necessity letter. If
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How to Get Uptravi (Selexipag) Covered by UnitedHealthcare in California: Complete Guide with Forms, Appeals, and Timelines

Answer Box: Getting Uptravi Covered by UnitedHealthcare in California UnitedHealthcare requires prior authorization for Uptravi (selexipag) and typically enforces step therapy requiring prior trials of other PAH medications. To get approval: 1) Submit PA through the UnitedHealthcare Provider Portal with complete WHO Group I PAH documentation and medication history, 2)
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