No Prior Authorization (PA) Needed for Insulin Used During Pregnancy

Apr 11, 2022

Effective February 21, 2022, no PA is needed for insulin used during pregnancy.

MaineCare will reimburse for Humulin and Novolin Neutral Protamine Hagedorn (NPH) insulin for pregnant patients without a PA when pregnancy is indicated on the prescription.

If you receive a denial of a prescription for Humulin or Novolin NPH insulin for prior authorization and pregnancy is indicated on the prescription, please contact the Change Healthcare Pharmacy Helpdesk at 1-888-420-9711 for a pregnancy override.  

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