Texas MedicaidMedium ImpactPrior Auth

Summary of January 2026 DUR Board Meeting Now Available

Published March 7, 2026Effective July 1, 2026

AI Summary

Texas has released the summary of the January 2026 DUR Board meeting with new clinical prior authorization recommendations and preferred drug list changes for Texas Medicaid. Final decisions will be incorporated into the PDL published in July 2026.

Action Required

By July 1, 2026: Review the updated Texas Medicaid PDL and clinical prior authorization requirements when published. Update billing system and encounter forms to reflect new prior authorization requirements for affected medications. Use the MCO search tool to identify each MCO's specific prior authorization requirements as they may differ from traditional Medicaid.

Plan Types

Medicaid

States

TX

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