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HumanaMedicaid · Prior Auth · Medicaid · OH · Allergy & Immunology, Hematology, Oncology +4 moreHigh impact

IVIG (immune globulin) (Revised)

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by Jan 1, 2026
Effective date
Jan 1, 2026
Identified
Jun 24, 2026

Summary

Humana has revised their IVIG (immune globulin) prior authorization policy for Ohio Medicaid, effective January 1, 2026. The policy establishes preferred products and specific criteria for 24 covered conditions including primary immunodeficiency, ITP, and various autoimmune disorders.

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What to do

by Jan 1, 2026 · 4 steps
01Review all IVIG prescriptions for Ohio Medicaid patients to ensure they meet the specific criteria outlined in the revised policy.
02Update prior authorization procedures to use preferred products (Flebogamma DIF, Gammagard, Gammagard S/D, Gammaked, Gamunex-C, Octagam, Privigen, Hizentra, Xembify) unless patient has prior therapy or intolerance with preferred products.
03Ensure documentation includes diagnosis-specific criteria such as platelet counts for ITP or IgG levels for immunodeficiency.
04Claims may be denied without proper prior authorization.

Original notice

IVIG (immune globulin) (Revised)
mcp.humana.com · Always check the source before changing claims.
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