We review our drug list on a monthly basis and make changes as necessary. Most changes are positive. An example would be adding new generics that have come on the market.

Sometimes we have to make a negative change to our formulary. Like if the FDA views a drug as unsafe or the drug maker removes the drug from the market.

Some drugs have rules you need to follow before we cover them. These include:

• Prior authorization
  You or your doctor need approval from us  before we cover the drug. 
• Step therapy
  We require you to try another drug first before we cover your drug. 
• Quantity limits
  For certain drugs, we limit the amount you can get. 

You and your doctor can ask us to make an exception to one of our coverage rules. This includes requesting an exception to a prior authorization, step therapy or quantity limit rule.

Request an exception online

There may be times where you’re taking a drug that either isn’t on our drug list or has special rules before we cover it. Learn about our transition process to see if you’re eligible for a short-term supply of medication. This temporary supply allows you to work with your doctor to either transition to a new drug or request an exception to continue your current drug.

Details about our 2021 transition process

Details about our 2020 transition process