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September 2021

Rybrevant requires prior authorization for most members

For dates of service on or after Sept. 27, 2021, Rybrevant™ (amivantamab-vmjw), HCPCS codes J9999, J3490, J3590 and C9399, will require prior authorization through AIM Specialty Health®. This drug is covered under the medical benefit.

Prior authorization requirements apply when this drug is administered in outpatient settings for:

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan commercial members who have coverage through fully insured groups and those with individual coverage
  • Exceptions: This requirement doesn’t apply to Michigan Education Special Services Association members or members who have coverage through the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Federal Employee Program®.

    This requirement also doesn’t apply to UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust members with a Blue Cross non-Medicare plan and other members with coverage through self-funded groups.

  • Medicare Plus Blue℠ members
  • Blue Care Network commercial members
  • BCN Advantage℠ members

How to submit authorization requests

Submit authorization requests to AIM using one of the following methods:

More about the authorization requirements

Authorization isn’t a guarantee of payment. As always, health care practitioners need to verify eligibility and benefits for members.

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

We’ll update the appropriate drug lists to reflect the information in this message prior to the effective date.

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