MedicaidPrior AuthMedium impact
Prior authorization required for fee-for-service coverage of oral ivermectin
Oregon Health Plan·OR · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice +3 more·Provider
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Oregon Health Authority now requires prior authorization for all oral ivermectin tablets effective immediately. Coverage is limited to FDA-approved uses and medically accepted indications only - ivermectin for COVID-19 treatment or prevention is not covered.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must obtain prior authorization before prescribing oral ivermectin for Oregon Medicaid patients. Submit PA requests via phone (888-202-2126), web portal (https://www.or-medicaid.gov), or fax (888-346-0178). Include all relevant ICD-10 diagnosis codes, requested dose, and length of therapy. Claims will be denied without prior authorization.