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Rheumatoid Arthritis

Initial criteria

  • Patient age ≥ 18 years
  • Patient has had a 3‑month trial of at least one tumor necrosis factor inhibitor OR was unable to tolerate a 3‑month trial of a tumor necrosis factor inhibitor
  • Medication is prescribed by or in consultation with a rheumatologist

Reauthorization criteria

  • Patient has been established on therapy for at least 6 months
  • Patient experienced a beneficial clinical response when assessed by at least one objective measure OR improvement in at least one symptom such as decreased joint pain, morning stiffness, or fatigue; improved function or activities of daily living; decreased soft tissue swelling in joints or tendon sheaths

Approval duration

initial 6 months, reauth 1 year