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KMAP BULLETIN: Preferred Drug List Update – April 2026
Kansas Medicaid (KanCare)·KS · Pharmacy, Cardiology, Hematology +1 more·Pharmacy
Effective date
Apr 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
KMAP (Kansas Medicaid) updated their preferred drug list effective April 1, 2026. Eight medications including Pradaxa packets and several specialty drugs moved to non-preferred status, while eight others including Eliquis, Hemlibra, and Wegovy became preferred drugs.
Action Required
Before April 1, 2026: Pharmacy and billing teams must update drug formulary references and prior authorization requirements for the 16 medications listed. Verify which drugs now require additional approvals as non-preferred and update medication management protocols. Monitor KanCare MCO implementation dates as they may vary from the April 1st state policy date.