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Cosela™ (trilaciclib) (Revised)

Humana·LA · Oncology, Hematology·Medicaid
Effective date
Nov 1, 2025
We identified it
Jun 24, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Humana Medicaid Louisiana now requires prior authorization for Cosela (trilaciclib) injections used to prevent chemotherapy-induced bone marrow suppression in extensive-stage small cell lung cancer patients. Coverage requires specific diagnosis and chemotherapy regimen criteria to be met.

Action Required

Action needed
By November 1, 2025: Billing team must implement prior authorization requirements for Cosela (trilaciclib) claims for Louisiana Medicaid patients. Update billing system to flag extensive-stage small cell lung cancer patients receiving platinum/etoposide or topotecan chemotherapy regimens. Providers must obtain prior auth before administering Cosela or claims will be denied.