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Pharmacy Medical Policy Updates
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas·KS · Endocrinology, Cardiology, Oncology +5 more·Pharmacy
Effective date
Aug 1, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas will update pharmacy medical policies for 25 medication categories effective August 1, 2025, including GLP-1, PCSK9 inhibitors, and specialty drugs for conditions like ATTR amyloidosis and osteoporosis. These updates are managed through Prime Therapeutics and may affect prior authorization requirements and coverage criteria.
Action Required
By July 31, 2025: Review updated pharmacy medical policies on the BCBSKS website for all 25 affected medication categories. Verify current prior authorization requirements for GLP-1, PCSK9 inhibitors, denosumab, iron replacement, and other listed medications. Update clinic protocols and staff training for any new coverage criteria or documentation requirements. Contact BCBSKS provider relations representative with questions.