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HumanaMedicare Advantage · Prior Auth · Medicare Advantage · Endocrinology, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine +1 moreMedium impact

SGLT2 Inhibitors (New)

Effective date
Jan 1, 2026
Identified
Jun 24, 2026

Summary

Humana Medicare Advantage now requires prior authorization for SGLT2 inhibitor medications (Steglatro, Segluromet, Invokana, Invokamet, Invokamet XR) for Type 2 diabetes patients. Patients must have tried or have contraindications to both empagliflozin AND dapagliflozin before these medications will be approved.

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What to do

Action · 4 steps
01Before January 1, 2026: Providers must obtain prior authorization for SGLT2 inhibitors (Steglatro, Segluromet, Invokana, Invokamet, Invokamet XR) for Humana Medicare Advantage patients.
02Document that patients have Type 2 diabetes and have tried or have contraindications to both empagliflozin AND dapagliflozin.
03Visit www.humana.com/PAL for preauthorization requirements.
04Claims will be denied without proper prior authorization.

Original notice

SGLT2 Inhibitors (New)
mcp.humana.com · Always check the source before changing claims.
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