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BCBS requires prior approval for specific asthma drugs in five states
02 May 2025 02:09 GMT
… must self-administer their medications at home unless prior … New Mexico, and Montana, excluding those under Medicare or Medicaid. These … of its members.
The medications involved in this policy … Hospital in Missouri, these drugs are typically prescribed to …
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Medicaid Unwinding Linked to Disruptions in Opioid Addiction Treatment
02 May 2025 16:34 GMT
… 2023: Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma … , who also have access to Medicare drug coverage.
Key findings
The researchers … use of potentially life-saving medications such as buprenorphine, which patients …
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Montana VA continues to earn veteran trust
24 Apr 2025 01:47 GMT
… in life,” said Montana VA Executive Director Duane …
According to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services … medication, willingness to recommend the hospital, and more.
In fact, the Montana … such as Medicare’s latest patients survey.
Montana VA encourages …
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Stand-Alone Drug Plans Cover a Larger Share of Medicare Part D Enrollees Living in the Most Rural Areas Than Medicare Advantage Plans
23 Apr 2025 20:13 GMT
… affordability of Part D drug coverage among Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in PDPs … , South Dakota, North Dakota, Iowa, Montana, Vermont, Illinois, New Hampshire, New … in stand-alone prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage drug plans in counties …
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BCBS Oklahoma has new requirements for some asthma medications
17 Apr 2025 22:20 GMT
… and Montana, excluding those with Medicare or Medicaid.
While the drugs are FDA … they want to get the medication in the clinic, I want … American Academy of Pediatrics’ drug committee and the American Academy … the drugs are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug …
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Blue Cross Blue Shield now requires prior approval for severe asthma drugs in some states
16 Apr 2025 21:50 GMT
… asthma patients self-administer their drugs at home, unless their … New Mexico, and Montana, but not those with Medicare or Medicaid, the … they want to get the medication in the clinic, I want … the drugs are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration …
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Blue Cross Blue Shield now requires Oklahomans receive prior approval for severe asthma drugs
16 Apr 2025 15:35 GMT
… asthma patients self-administer their drugs at home, unless their … New Mexico, and Montana, but not those with Medicare or Medicaid, the … they want to get the medication in the clinic, I want … the drugs are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration …
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Scope of practice bill, Montana HB 929, tabled in Senate
07 Apr 2025 16:35 GMT
… and administer certain medications. The medications within their scope … chiropractic to add new drugs to this list in … of Chiropractic and the Montana Medical Association.
The International … of practice. The Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of …
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New asthma policy changes from Blue Cross Blue Shield Montana
05 Apr 2025 05:46 GMT
… Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana will require prior authorization for … will affect several FDA-approved drugs, including Fasenra, Tezspire, Nucala … an allergic reaction to the drug. You have to self … changes will not apply to Medicare and Medicaid plans. Blue …
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Cigna closes $3.7B sale of Medicare business to HCSC
20 Mar 2025 21:13 GMT
… gives HCSC Cigna’s Medicare Advantage, Medicare prescription drug and Medigap plans, along … like pharmacy benefits to other Medicare organizations, according to executives.
The … that sells coverage in Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas …