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MAB2023111402

Pennsylvania Medicaid (DHS)·PA · Pharmacy·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Jan 8, 2024
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Pennsylvania's Statewide Preferred Drug List (PDL) will be updated effective January 8, 2024, changing preferred/non-preferred drug statuses and prior authorization requirements. This affects all Pennsylvania Medical Assistance (Medicaid) providers including pharmacies and prescribers in both fee-for-service and managed care systems.

Action Required

Action needed
By January 8, 2024: Review the updated Statewide PDL at https://papdl.com/preferred-drug-list to identify new preferred/non-preferred drug statuses. Update billing system to reflect new prior authorization requirements for non-preferred drugs. Train staff on revised prior authorization procedures for both fee-for-service and managed care Medical Assistance beneficiaries. Monitor for separate MA Bulletins containing specific new prior authorization guidelines.