Texas: Medicaid prior authorization changes for 2022

Effective Jan. 1, 2022, you’re required to submit a prior authorization when prescribing drugs prescribed for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Texas members with the following conditions:

• Cryopyrin-associated periodic syndromes (CAPS)
• Deficiency of interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (DIRA)
• Recurrent pericarditis (RP)

How to submit a prior authorization request

You have several options to submit your prior authorization request:

1. EMR: Use PreCheck MyScript^®
2. UnitedHealthcare Provider Portal: Sign in, then go to Prior Authorizations, then select PreCheck MyScript
3. CoverMyMeds^®: Complete the online request
4. Fax: Complete the Prescription Drug Benefits form and fax it to 866-940-7328

Questions?
Please contact your physician advocate or call UnitedHealthcare Provider Services, toll-free, at 888-887-9003, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. CT, Monday–Friday.

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