Target Agent(s) — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
diagnosis other than cystic fibrosis
Reauthorization criteria
- Patient has been previously approved for the requested agent through the plan’s Prior Authorization process AND
- ONE of the following: (A) Patient has a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis AND has had improvements or stabilization with the requested agent (e.g., improvement or stabilization of FEV1, weight/BMI, CFQR Respiratory Domain score, respiratory symptoms related to CF, number of pulmonary exacerbations) OR (B) Patient has a diagnosis other than cystic fibrosis AND has had clinical benefit with the requested agent AND
- Patient will NOT be using the requested agent in combination with another CFTR modulator agent for the requested indication AND
- Prescriber is a specialist in the area of the patient’s diagnosis (e.g., cystic fibrosis, pulmonologist) or has consulted with such a specialist AND
- Patient does NOT have any FDA labeled contraindications to the requested agent
Approval duration
12 months