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BT202044: IHCP COVID-19 Response: IHCP makes updates to pharmacy benefits
Indiana Medicaid (IHCP)·IN·Pharmacy
Effective date
Apr 1, 2020
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
IHCP (Indiana Medicaid) has waived all pharmacy copays effective April 1, 2020, suspended preference requirements for asthma/COPD inhalers, eliminated patient signature requirements for pharmacy deliveries, and extended prior authorizations expiring in April-May 2020 by three months as part of COVID-19 response measures.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must update pharmacy billing procedures to reflect waived copays for all IHCP members effective April 1, 2020. Update system to allow nonpreferred asthma/COPD inhalers without prior authorization trials. Pharmacy staff should document 'COVID' instead of patient signatures for delivery confirmation. No action needed for prior authorization extensions as they are automatically applied.