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The Time for Viral Hepatitis Elimination is Now
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State Medicaid programs have removed prior authorization on HCV treatment, one of the most stubborn barriers blocking access to care for millions of Americans.
And the countdown is on...
until the WHOs 2030 target for global viral hepatitis elimination.
SEE HOW YOUR STATE MATCHES UP
As of August 2024, the following 29 states have removed prior authorization for most patients: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.
The above grades reflect our most up-to-date assessment of Medicaid recipients’ ability to access HCV treatment in jurisdictions across the country. For a more detailed breakdown of our assessment criteria, check out our comprehensive rubric or complete state-by-state assessments.
Citation: Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation & National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable, Hepatitis C: State of Medicaid Access (2024), www.stateofhepc.org
A+
PA removed for most patients; no other restrictions
A
PA removed for most patients OR PA required for all patients; minimal restrictions
B
PA removed for most patients; some restrictions OR
PA required for all patients; minimal restrictions
PA required for all patients; minimal restrictions
C
PA required for all patients; some restrictions
D
PA required for all patients; many restrictions
F
PA required for all patients; harsh restrictions
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