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Krystexxa (pegloticase)

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Resources to Get Krystexxa (Pegloticase) Approved with UnitedHealthcare in Washington: Complete Forms, Portals & Contact Directory

Answer Box: Getting Krystexxa Covered by UnitedHealthcare in Washington Krystexxa (pegloticase) requires prior authorization through OptumRx for UnitedHealthcare plans in Washington. Submit via the UnitedHealthcare Provider Portal with documented failure of xanthine oxidase inhibitors (allopurinol ≥300mg daily, febuxostat), persistent serum uric acid >6 mg/dL, G6PD testing, and rheumatologist
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How Long Does It Take to Get Krystexxa (Pegloticase) Approved by Blue Cross Blue Shield California? Complete Timeline & Appeal Guide

Answer Box: Fastest Path to Krystexxa Approval in California Getting Krystexxa (pegloticase) covered by Blue Cross Blue Shield California typically takes 5-14 business days for initial prior authorization, with yearly reauthorization required. The fastest approval path requires complete documentation of allopurinol/febuxostat failure, G6PD testing, and methotrexate co-therapy plans submitted
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UnitedHealthcare's Coverage Criteria for Krystexxa (Pegloticase) in Georgia: What Counts as "Medically Necessary"?

Answer Box: Getting Krystexxa Covered by UnitedHealthcare in Georgia UnitedHealthcare requires prior authorization for Krystexxa (pegloticase) with strict medical necessity criteria: documented failure of both allopurinol and febuxostat, negative G6PD test, rheumatologist prescription, and methotrexate co-therapy plan. First step today: gather your prior therapy records and lab results, then submit
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If Krystexxa (Pegloticase) Isn't Approved by Aetna (CVS Health) in Texas: Formulary Alternatives & Exception Paths

Answer Box: Getting Alternatives Approved When Krystexxa Is Denied If Aetna (CVS Health) denies Krystexxa (pegloticase) in Texas, formulary alternatives include allopurinol and febuxostat (which must be tried first per step therapy). Submit a formulary exception request with medical necessity documentation within 180 days. Standard decisions take 72 hours; expedited
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