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BT202088: IHCP COVID-19 Response: IHCP updates Pharmacy benefit PA expiration dates

Indiana Medicaid (IHCP)·IN·Pharmacy
Effective date
Jun 1, 2020
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Days to comply
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Summary

Indiana Health Coverage Programs (IHCP) is automatically extending pharmacy prior authorizations that were set to expire between June 1-August 31, 2020 by three months due to COVID-19, excluding opioids and hepatitis C drugs. No action is required from providers or pharmacies for these automatic extensions.

Action Required

Action needed
No immediate action required: PA extensions are automatic for June-August 2020 expirations (excluding opioids and hepatitis C drugs). Monitor patients with PAs expiring September 1, 2020 or later as these will require manual renewal. Contact OptumRx Clinical and Technical Help Desk at 1-855-577-6317 for FFS questions or relevant MCE for managed care questions.

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