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Provider Alert!

Provider Alert! Implementation of Sotyktu Criteria in Cytokine and CAM Antagonists Clinical Prior Authorization

Date: August 4, 2023 Attention: All Providers Effective Date: July, 27 2023 Call to action: Texas Children’s Health Plan (TCHP) would like to let providers know that effective July, 27 2023, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) implemented criteria for Sotyktu®. Sotyktu® belongs to the Cytokine and CAM Antagonists class and is indicated for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in adults who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy. How this impacts providers: The new criteria is available on the HHSC...

Provider Alert!

Provider Alert! Cytokine and CAM Antagonists Criteria Updates Scheduled for April 5

Date: March 10, 2022 Attention: Providers Effective Date: April 5th, 2022 Providers should monitor the Texas Children’s Health Plan (TCHP) Provider Portal regularly for alerts and updates associated to the COVID-19 event.  TCHP reserves the right to update and/or change this information without prior notice due to the evolving nature of the COVID-19 event. Call to action: On April 5, 2022, HHSC will make the following revisions to various Cytokine and CAM Antagonists clinical prior authorization criteria to ensure alignment with US Food and Drug...