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Simponi (golimumab) subcutaneous injectionMedical Mutual

Ankylosing Spondylitis

Initial criteria

  • Patient age ≥ 18 years
  • Medication is prescribed by or in consultation with a rheumatologist
  • Site of care medical necessity is met

Reauthorization criteria

  • Patient has been established on therapy for at least 6 months
  • When assessed by at least one objective measure, patient experienced a beneficial clinical response from baseline OR compared with baseline patient experienced an improvement in at least one symptom (e.g., decreased pain, stiffness, improved function, activities of daily living)
  • Site of care medical necessity is met

Approval duration

initial 6 months, reauth 1 year