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July 2020

Prior authorization lists changing for Medicare Plus Blue, BCN and BCN Advantage members

We’re adding authorization requirements for four specialty drugs covered under the medical benefit for Medicare Plus BlueSM, BCN commercial and BCN AdvantageSM members. The drugs (listed below) will require authorization through AIM Specialty Health®.

For dates of service on or after July 24, 2020:

  • Trodelvy™ (sacituzumab govitecan-hziy; HCPCS codes J3490, J3590, J9999)
  • Jelmyto™ (mitomycin; HCPCS codes J3490, J3590, J9999)
  • Darzalex Faspro™ (daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj; HCPCS codes J3490, J3590, J9999)

For dates of service on or after Aug. 24, 2020:

  • Imlygic® (talimogene laherparepvec; HCPCS code J9325)

How to submit AIM authorization requests

To learn more about the AIM ProviderPortal, check out their Frequently Asked Questions page** and register for an account.**

More about the authorization requirements
Authorization isn’t a guarantee of payment. Health care providers need to verify eligibility and benefits for members.

For more information on requirements related to drugs covered under the medical benefit, see:

We’ll update these lists with the new drug information before the effective dates.

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