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UNIFORM PHARMACY PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUEST FORM

A standardized pharmacy prior authorization (PA) request form for submitting medication PA requests to SelectHealth, including patient/prescriber data, drug information, clinical rationale, and disposition fields. Provides instructions for submission and special notes about opioid-dependence medications and SUD medications as of January 1, 2020.

Policy Summary

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PolicyUNIFORM PHARMACY PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUEST FORM

Policy CodePolicy N/A

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Effective Date

Next Review Date

Key ActionComplete the form in its entirety and submit via fax to SelectHealth at 801-650-3279; call 800-538-5038 for questions.

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POLICY UPDATE CHANGES

As of January 1, 2020, no prior authorization shall be imposed for FDA-approved prescription medications on the formulary which are approved to treat substance use disorders.

801-650-3279Fax number for PA submission

800-538-5038Phone number for questions

5-dayOpioid dependence initial supply exempt from PA

Policy overview

This document is a standardized pharmacy prior authorization (PA) request form used to submit medication PA requests to SelectHealth; it captures patient, prescriber, and drug information, clinical rationale, and disposition fields to support pharmacy benefit prior authorization decisions.

The form instructs providers to complete it in its entirety and submit via fax to SelectHealth at 801-650-3279 and to call 800-538-5038 with questions. It collects detailed patient and prescriber identifiers, drug details (including J-code when applicable), diagnosis and ICD codes, clinical justification, prior medication history, delivery location, and prescriber signature and date.

Status: CURRENT. Subject: Uniform Pharmacy Prior Authorization Request Form. As of January 1, 2020, there is a statutory exception: no prior authorization shall be imposed for FDA-approved formulary medications approved to treat substance use disorders; additionally, if this is the first request within a 12-month period for an opioid-dependence medication, authorization is not required for a 5-day supply.

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PayerSelectHealth

PolicyUNIFORM PHARMACY PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUEST FORM

Policy NumberN/A

StatusCURRENT

SubjectUniform Pharmacy Prior Authorization Request Form

Scope SummaryA standardized pharmacy prior authorization (PA) request form for submitting medication PA requests to SelectHealth, including patient/prescriber data, drug information, clinical rationale, and disposition fields. Provides instructions for submission and special notes about opioid-dependence medications and SUD medications as of January 1, 2020.

Actions required of submitting providers

Prior Authorization

Submit PA via fax

Complete the form in its entirety and submit via fax to Select Health at 801-650-3279. Call 800-538-5038 if you have questions about this form.

Fax: 801-650-3279
Phone: 800-538-5038

Documentation Required

Provide clinical justification and trial history

Provide required clinical criteria for approval, including other medications tried (names, duration, and patient response), patient diagnosis with ICD diagnostic code(s), and clinical trial registration number if the request is for use in a clinical trial.

Billing Rule

Include J-code when applicable

List the requested drug(s) and include the J-code if applicable. Provide strength, route, frequency, unit/volume, start date and length of therapy for each requested medication.

Documentation Required

Signature required

Prescriber or authorized signature and date are required on the form for submission.

Definitions & background

As of January 1, 2020, no prior authorization requirement shall be imposed by a carrier for any FDA-approved prescription medication on its formulary which is approved to treat substance use disorders; if this is the first request within a 12-month period for a drug for opioid dependence, authorization is not required for a 5-day supply of any FDA‑approved medication for treatment of opioid dependence and there is no need to complete this form.

Urgent request: A request that, if determined in the time allowed for non-urgent requests, could seriously jeopardize life or health or the ability to regain maximum function.

Document changes

clarified

As of January 1, 2020, no prior authorization shall be imposed for FDA-approved formulary medications approved to treat substance use disorders. (is_material)

clarified

If this is the first request within a 12-month period for a drug for opioid dependence, authorization is not required for a 5-day supply of any FDA-approved medication for treatment of opioid dependence and there is no need to complete this form.

Policy Summary

PayerSelectHealth

PolicyUNIFORM PHARMACY PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUEST FORM

Policy CodePolicy N/A

Change Typeclarified

Effective Date

Next Review Date

Key ActionComplete the form in its entirety and submit via fax to SelectHealth at 801-650-3279; call 800-538-5038 for questions.

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UNIFORM PHARMACY PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUEST FORM

Policy overview

When prior authorization is required and exceptions

Actions required of submitting providers

Relevant codes

Definitions & background

Document changes

At-a-glance submission details