Last Updated: Saturday, July 01, 2023
Highmark has taken steps to help manage the rising costs of medications by requiring members to obtain certain specialty drugs through an exclusive specialty provider.
Determine what type of plan the member has:
Commercial
Verify member benefits and determine if your patient is required to use an exclusive specialty provider by one of the following:
Does your patient have an exclusive specialty pharmacy that they must use?
Due to Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage regulations, there is no mandatory program for Medicare Advantage patients. Patients have the option to obtain their specialty drugs through any in network pharmacy.
A prior authorization may be required based on your patient’s pharmacy benefit. If a prior authorization is required, please submit the information below to the Highmark Prior Authorization Department by faxing to 866-240-8123.
Accredo Contact Information
Provider Manual
Additional information on Prescription Drug Programs can be found in the Highmark Provider Manual.