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[Ohio] Pharmacy Policy Updates March 2025
CareSource·OH · Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Oncology +2 more·Pharmacy
Effective date
Apr 1, 2025
We identified it
May 9, 2026
Summary
CareSource Ohio Medicaid is implementing pharmacy policy updates effective April 1, 2025, affecting 13 medications across multiple therapeutic categories. Twelve policies are revisions to existing coverage guidelines, and one new policy for Niktimvo (axatilimab) is being introduced. The billing team must review updated coverage criteria, prior authorization requirements, and medical necessity documentation for these drugs to ensure compliant claim submission.
Action Required
Before April 1, 2025: (1) Billing and clinical teams must access and review each of the 13 updated pharmacy policies on CareSource.com (Providers > Tools & Resources > Provider Policies > Ohio Medicaid > Pharmacy). (2) Document any changes to prior authorization requirements, step therapy protocols, or medical necessity criteria for each drug in your billing system and EMR. (3) Update pharmacy verification workflows to reflect new coverage rules for Botox, Briumvi, Daxxify, Dysport, Eylea/Eylea HD, Hyaluronic Acid Viscosupplements, Luxturna, Myobloc, Niktimvo (NEW), Ranibizumab products, Rituximab products, Susvimo, Vabysmo, and Xeomin. (4) Train prescribers and billing staff on the new Niktimvo policy, including any coverage limitations or authorization processes. (5) Ensure claims submitted on or after April 1, 2025 reflect the revised policy requirements. Claims that do not comply with updated coverage criteria will be denied.