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New Hepatitis C Prior Authorization Criteria - Sovaldi

Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT · Gastroenterology, Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine +1 more·Prior Authorization
Effective date
Not stated
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health) has implemented new prior authorization criteria specifically for Sovaldi, a hepatitis C treatment medication. Billing teams must now obtain prior authorization before prescribing or billing for Sovaldi treatments for HUSKY Health members.

Action Required

Action needed
Immediately: Billing team and providers must obtain prior authorization from HUSKY Health before prescribing or billing for Sovaldi (sofosbuvir) treatments. Update EMR systems and workflows to flag HUSKY Health patients requiring hepatitis C treatment for mandatory prior auth. Review the full policy document at the provided URL for specific criteria requirements. Claims will likely be denied without proper prior authorization.