Some drugs have special requirements that must be met before SelectHealth will cover them.
- Step therapy drugs require your provider to first prescribe alternative options that are generally more cost effective without compromising quality. Step therapy may be waived if determined to be medically necessary.
- Prior Authorization is required for certain drugs. This process must be completed by your doctor before you fill your prescription.
- *Supporting references used maintained in Pharmacy Management Policy. If no reauthorization criteria are specified within the preauthorization form, then the reauthorization will continue to auto-approve if the patient continues to fill the medication consistently, as prescribed.
If your physician believes that you require a certain medication that is not on your formulary, normally requires step therapy, or exceeds a quantity limit, he or she may request an exception through the preauthorization process.