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Texas

A collection of 233 issues

How to Get Waylivra (Volanesorsen) Covered by Blue Cross Blue Shield Texas: Prior Authorization Guide, Appeals Process, and State Protections

Answer Box: Getting Waylivra Covered in Texas Waylivra (volanesorsen) requires formulary exception and prior authorization from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas since it's not FDA-approved in the US. For familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS), you'll need confirmed diagnosis, documented failure of standard triglyceride therapies, and specialist
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Renewing Ruconest (C1 Esterase Inhibitor) Approval with Humana in Texas: Complete Guide to Documentation and Timelines

Answer Box: Renewing Ruconest with Humana in Texas Start your renewal 30 days before expiration. Humana requires updated clinical documentation showing ongoing medical necessity for hereditary angioedema (HAE), including attack frequency reduction and treatment response. Submit via Humana's provider portal with prescriber attestation, recent clinical notes, and evidence
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UnitedHealthcare's Coverage Criteria for Nucala (mepolizumab) in Texas: What Counts as "Medically Necessary"?

Answer Box: Getting Nucala Covered by UnitedHealthcare in Texas UnitedHealthcare requires prior authorization for Nucala (mepolizumab) with specific criteria: eosinophil count ≥150 cells/µL (or ≥300 cells/µL in past year) for severe asthma, documented failure of high-dose inhaled therapy, and specialist involvement. Fastest path: Submit PA through UnitedHealthcare Provider
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How to Get Isturisa (Osilodrostat) Covered by Cigna in Texas: Complete Prior Authorization and Appeals Guide

Answer Box: Getting Isturisa Covered by Cigna in Texas Cigna requires prior authorization for Isturisa (osilodrostat) with specific clinical documentation. The fastest path to approval requires: (1) endocrinologist prescription with confirmed Cushing's disease diagnosis, (2) documented surgical contraindication or failure, and (3) abnormal cortisol test results (UFC, salivary
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Work With Your Doctor to Get Opdivo (Nivolumab) Covered by Blue Cross Blue Shield in Texas: Complete PA Guide and Appeal Process

Answer Box: Getting Opdivo Covered by Blue Cross Blue Shield in Texas Quick Path to Approval: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas requires prior authorization for Opdivo (nivolumab). Work closely with your oncologist to submit comprehensive documentation including diagnosis, staging, biomarker results, and prior therapy history. If denied, Texas law
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