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Illinois

A collection of 398 issues

Denied Tecentriq (atezolizumab) by UnitedHealthcare in Illinois? Complete Appeal Guide (2025 Forms & Timelines)

Answer Box: Getting Tecentriq (atezolizumab) Covered by UnitedHealthcare in Illinois Fastest path to approval: Submit prior authorization through UnitedHealthcare's provider portal with oncologist specialty, PD-L1 test results (≥50% tumor cells or ≥10% immune cells for NSCLC), and NCCN guideline support. If denied, request peer-to-peer review within 180 days—
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How to Get Rezlidhia (Olutasidenib) Covered by Cigna in Illinois: Complete Guide to Prior Authorization and Appeals

Answer Box: Getting Rezlidhia (Olutasidenib) Covered by Cigna in Illinois Rezlidhia (olutasidenib) requires prior authorization from Cigna for adults (≥18) with relapsed/refractory AML confirmed by FDA-approved IDH1 mutation testing. Key requirements: documented IDH1 mutation (R132H, R132C subtypes), monitoring plan for differentiation syndrome and liver function, and oncologist prescriber. Start
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Getting Trikafta (elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor) Covered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois: Complete PA Guide and Appeal Process

Answer Box: Getting Trikafta Covered in Illinois Trikafta requires prior authorization (PA) from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois for cystic fibrosis patients aged ≥2 years with qualifying CFTR mutations. Submit genetic testing confirming F508del or eligible mutations, pulmonologist prescription, and CF diagnosis (ICD-10 E84.0-E84.9) via BCBSIL PA
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How to Get Arikayce (Amikacin Liposome Inhalation) Covered by Cigna in Illinois: Complete Prior Authorization and Appeal Guide

Answer Box: Fast Track to Arikayce Coverage Cigna requires prior authorization for Arikayce (amikacin liposome inhalation) through Accredo specialty pharmacy. To get approved in Illinois: (1) Your pulmonologist or infectious disease specialist submits PA documentation showing ≥6 months of failed MAC therapy with positive cultures, (2) Request goes through Express
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