Anthem Blue Cross (HMO, PPO, EPO)
Orencia (abatacept (with maltose))
Drugs for Pain and Fever : Arthritis and Pain Drugs
  • PA Applies
  • Available only through Specialty Pharmacy;
    For FAX form click HERE
    Our electronic prior authorization (ePA) process is the preferred method for submitting pharmacy prior authorization requests. Creating an account is free, easy and helps patients get their medications sooner. You can complete the process through your current electronic health record/electronic medical record (EHR/EMR) system or by using one of these ePA sites:
     Log in to Surescripts
     Log in to CoverMyMeds; For details on drug coverage click HERE;
  • Step Therapy: ST Multiple Brands

  • Prior Authorization: Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis:
    Documented Diagnosis: Yes
    Medical Test Required: Yes
    Age Requirement: >= 6
    Duration: 1 year(s)

    Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA):
    Documented Diagnosis: Yes
    Medical Test Required: Yes
    Age Requirement: >= 18
    Duration: 1 year(s)

  • Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis:
    Age Requirement: >= 6
    Duration: 1 year(s)
    Documented Diagnosis: Yes
    Medical Test Required: Yes
    Reauthorization Required: No
    Duration of Reauthorization: N/A
    TB Test required: Yes

    Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA):
    Age Requirement: >= 18
    Duration: 1 year(s)
    Documented Diagnosis: Yes
    Medical Test Required: Yes
    Reauthorization Required: No
    Duration of Reauthorization: N/A
    TB Test required: Yes

  • Quantity Limit: 4 vials per 28 day(s).