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Pharmacy Medical Policy Updates
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas·KS·Pharmacy
Effective date
Jan 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBSKS updated 42 pharmacy medical policies on December 1, 2025, with changes taking effect January 1, 2026. This includes updates to prescription drug policies for biologics, GLP-1 agonists, oncology drugs, and medical pharmacy solutions programs covering infusions and specialty medications.
Action Required
Before January 1, 2026: Billing team must review updated prior authorization requirements for all listed drug categories on the BCBSKS Prior Authorization page. Update billing workflows to check current formulary requirements for prescription drugs and medical pharmacy solutions. Verify prior authorization status for biologics, GLP-1 agonists, oncology drugs, and specialty infusions before administration to prevent claim denials.