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Pharmacy Medical Policy Updates

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas·KS · Pharmacy, Oncology, Rheumatology +5 more·Pharmacy
Effective date
Oct 1, 2026
We identified it
Sep 5, 2026
Days to comply
16 days

Summary

Blue Cross Blue Shield Kansas updated pharmacy medical policy for 40+ prescription drugs and biologic agents across two programs (Prescription Drug Policies and Medical Pharmacy Solutions Program Policies). These updates take effect October 1, 2026, with three medications effective November 1, 2026. Billing teams must verify prior authorization requirements and formulary status for all affected medications before the effective date.

Action Required

Before Oct 1, 2026
By September 15, 2026: Billing and clinical teams must review the complete pharmacy medical policy details for each affected medication on the BCBSKS Prior Authorization (GatewayPA) page. Update billing software and EHR systems to reflect new prior authorization requirements for the 40+ affected drugs, including: Cibinqo, Otezla, Imcivree, Orals Anticoagulants, IL-13/IL-31/IL-4 agents, DPP4 inhibitors, High Cost Agents, Biologic Immunomodulators, VMAT2 Inhibitors, Weight Loss Agents, Oncology agents (Imfinzi, Opdualag, Tecentriq, Bevancio, Jemperli, Libtayo, Tecvayli, Tevimbra, Imjudo), and specialty injectables (Amvuttra, Cinqair, Datroway, Decnupaz, Denosumab, Evenity, Exdensur, Fasenra, GCSF_SA, Golimumab_IV, Hympavzi, Krystexxa, Levoleucovorin, Loqtorzi, Nucala, Onpattro, Qalsody, Rituximab_IV, Sustol, Tecentriq_IV/SQ, Tevimbra, Tezspire, Unloxcyt, Vyepti, Vyvgart_IV/SQ, Xolair, Zynyz, Leuprolide depot, Supprelin_LA, Trelstar, Triptodur, Zoladex, Zoledronic_Acid, Fosaprepitant IV, Fulvestrant, and Penpulimab-KCQX). Three medications are effective November 1, 2026 (Nereus, Fosaprepitant IV, Fulvestrant). Contact BCBSKS provider relations for clarification on specific prior authorization criteria. Failure to implement proper prior authorization will result in claim denials.