Notice of Material Amendment to Healthcare Contract: Prior authorization updates for medications billed under the medical benefit

Effective December 1, 2023, the following medication codes will require prior authorization.

Please note, inclusion of a national drug code on your medical claim is necessary for claims processing.

Visit the Clinical Criteria website to search for the following Clinical Criteria: 

What if I need assistance?

If you have questions about this communication or need assistance with any other item, contact your local Provider Relationship Management representative or call one of our Medi-Cal Customer Care Centers at 800-407-4627 (outside L.A. County) or 888-285-7801 (inside L.A. County).

Note: Prior authorization requests for certain medications may require additional documentation to determine medical necessity.