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Pharmacy Medical Policy Updates
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas·KS · Oncology, Rheumatology, Endocrinology +5 more·Pharmacy
Effective date
Feb 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBSKS updated policies for 47 prescription drugs and medical pharmacy solutions programs on Jan 1, 2026, with changes taking effect Feb 1, 2026. This affects prior authorization requirements and coverage policies for specialty medications including biologics, immunomodulators, oncology treatments, and rare disease therapies.
Action Required
By Feb 1, 2026: Billing team must review updated prior authorization requirements for all 47 listed medications on BCBSKS Prior Authorization page and Medical Pharmacy Policies (GatewayPA) page. Update billing system alerts for affected drugs including Keytruda, Otezla, Zeposia, and other specialty medications. Train staff on new authorization workflows. Contact BCBSKS provider relations representative for clarification on specific requirements.