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Pharmacy Medical Policy Updates
Act
by Aug 1, 2026
Effective date
Sep 1, 2026
Identified
Aug 1, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas is updating pharmacy medical policies for numerous prescription drugs and injectable medications across two implementation timelines: 10 policies effective September 1, 2026, and 2 policies effective August 1, 2026. The Medical Pharmacy Solutions Program is also updating policies for 40+ medications (primarily oncology, ophthalmology, and hematology treatments) effective September 1, 2026. Billing teams must verify prior authorization requirements for affected medications on the insurer's website and update internal systems to reflect new coverage criteria.
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What to do
by Aug 1, 2026 · 4 steps
01Billing team must visit the BCBS Kansas Prior Authorization page (https://www.bcbsks.com/latest-news/pharmacy-medical-policy-updates-51) to identify specific prior authorization requirements, coverage criteria, and formulary restrictions for all affected medications listed in this policy.
02Update billing software, pharmacy benefit management system, and clinical documentation templates to enforce new prior authorization workflows for: Antiretroviral, Bempedoic Acid, Cardiac Myosin Inhibitors, Dry Eye Disease, FCS, PCSK9 Inhibitors, Phosphate Binders, Resistant Hypertension Agents, Resmetirom, Vascepa, Weight Management, Oxybate (effective Aug 1), Wakix (effective Aug 1), and all Medical Pharmacy Solutions Program medications (Alhemo, coagulation factors, oncology agents, ophthalmology medications, etc.).
03Train billing and prior authorization staff on new requirements.
04Contact your BCBS Kansas provider relations representative for clarification on specific coverage criteria.
If missed: Failure to obtain required prior authorization will result in claim denials.
Original notice
Pharmacy Medical Policy Updates
bcbsks.com · Always check the source before changing claims.
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