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[Georgia] May 2026 Pharmacy Policy Updates
CareSource·GA · Neurology, Rheumatology, Endocrinology +2 more·Pharmacy
Effective date
Jun 1, 2026
We identified it
May 9, 2026
Summary
CareSource Georgia Medicaid has updated pharmacy policies for 10 medications effective June 1, 2026. Nine medications have revised policies (Fingolimod, Somatropin, Simponi, Skyclarys, Sogroya, Tavalisse, Tecfidera, Velsipity, and Vumerity), while one medication (Takhzyro) underwent annual review with no updates. The billing team must review the revised policy details on the CareSource provider portal to identify any changes to prior authorization requirements, coverage criteria, or reimbursement for these specialty pharmaceuticals.
Action Required
By May 31, 2026: Billing team and clinical staff must access the updated pharmacy policies for the nine revised medications on CareSource.com > Providers > Tools & Resources > Provider Policies (select Georgia Medicaid, then Pharmacy). Review each revised policy for changes to: (1) prior authorization requirements, (2) formulary status and tier placement, (3) step therapy or clinical criteria, and (4) any coverage exclusions. Update billing system rules, prior auth submission templates, and provider education materials accordingly. Communicate any prior authorization changes to prescribing providers. Failure to implement updates may result in claim denials or payment delays for these specialty drugs.