Anthem Blue Cross (HMO, PPO, EPO)
Kineret (anakinra)
Drugs for Pain and Fever : Arthritis and Pain Drugs
  • Prior Authorization: Adult Onset Stills Disease (AOSD), Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndromes (CAPS), Gouty Arthritis:
    Duration: 1 year(s)
    Reauthorization Required: Yes

    Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA):
    Documented Diagnosis: Yes
    Duration: 1 year(s)

  • Adult Onset Stills Disease (AOSD), Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndromes (CAPS), Gouty Arthritis:
    Duration: 1 year(s)
    Documented Diagnosis: No
    Medical Test Required: No
    Reauthorization Required: Yes
    Duration of Reauthorization: Unspecified

    Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA):
    Duration: 1 year(s)
    Documented Diagnosis: Yes
    Medical Test Required: No
    Reauthorization Required: No
    Duration of Reauthorization: N/A
    TB Test required: No

  • Step Therapy: Adult Onset Stills Disease (AOSD), Gouty Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA):
    ST Multiple Generics

    Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndromes (CAPS):
    ST Multiple Brands

  • PA Applies

  • 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;
  • Quantity Limit: 1 syringe per 1 day(s).