Neurology care
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Neurology

For the neurologist managing MS and migraine therapies — coverage, criteria, and appeals across all 51 states.

Structured rules
1,002
PA-required
99%
Appeal layer
51/51
Criteria docs
44/51
The breadth · all 51 jurisdictions

Every state, quantified for neurology

StateApproved · CY25RulesPA-requiredAppealCriteria docs
● Recent · CY2025 disclosures — click a state to drill in
WAWashington▸ viewing88.2%23100%6
COColorado91.8%2195%10
OHOhio77.7%23100%14
All states · A–Z
AKAlaska13100%2
ALAlabama21100%6
ARArkansas23100%2
AZArizona21100%6
CACalifornia2396%7
CTConnecticut21100%3
DCDistrict of Columbia2195%9
DEDelaware20100%3
FLFlorida21100%
GAGeorgia2396%12
HIHawaii2195%5
IAIowa21100%6
IDIdaho15100%1
ILIllinois20100%
INIndiana21100%2
KSKansas20100%11
KYKentucky23100%3
LALouisiana19100%9
MAMassachusetts17100%1
MDMaryland1995%9
MEMaine19100%3
MIMichigan19100%6
MNMinnesota15100%2
MOMissouri25100%1
MSMississippi23100%8
MTMontana15100%2
NCNorth Carolina23100%6
NDNorth Dakota15100%
NENebraska19100%3
NHNew Hampshire19100%
NJNew Jersey19100%3
NMNew Mexico15100%3
NVNevada19100%16
NYNew York21100%3
OKOklahoma23100%
OROregon2295%3
PAPennsylvania19100%8
RIRhode Island15100%
SCSouth Carolina21100%7
SDSouth Dakota13100%
TNTennessee21100%4
TXTexas23100%39
UTUtah21100%11
VAVirginia2396%5
VTVermont13100%6
WIWisconsin21100%3
WVWest Virginia16100%1
WYWyoming15100%5
Deep dive· Washington

Washingtonneurology, every program

Click any state in the table above to drill into its rules, approval rates, and appeal path.

● Rules verified as-of Jun 8, 2026
Medicaid FFS · CY25
54.8%approved
Draft · aggregatedSource ↗Dental = ~78% of HCA fee-for-service PA volume and is dental-skewed; expedited EPAs aren't captured. Not representative of drug/medical PA. CY2025 data is preliminary.
Medicaid MCO · CY25
88.2%approved · 4 payers
Draft · aggregatedSource ↗
medicaid ffs
Approved · CMS-0057-F 202554.8%
Draft · aggregatedSource ↗Dental = ~78% of HCA fee-for-service PA volume and is dental-skewed; expedited EPAs aren't captured. Not representative of drug/medical PA. CY2025 data is preliminary.
  • MS disease-modifying therapiesPA required
    Switching a patient to this agent?
    PA required — switch supported by prior therapy
    This plan requires PA. No step therapy is documented for the class, so the switch is reviewed on standard medical-necessity criteria.
    Brands & switching · this plan
    Sort··
    DrugPart D ptsPrior authStepLimitTier
    Kesimpta7K
    Copaxone5K
    Avonex4K
    Ocrevus3K
    Vumerity3K
    Aubagio2K
    Tecfidera2K
    Rebif2K
    Mavenclad1K
    Zeposia1K
    Betaseron1K
    Mayzent849
    Gilenya839
    Tysabri566
    Plegridy509
    Briumvi155
    Ponvory79
    Lemtrada0
    Sorted by Part D patients · Medicare CY2023; infused agents (Ocrevus/Tysabri) bill under Part B and read low. Per-drug tier isn't itemized in this policy.
  • CGRP inhibitors · migrainePA required
    Switching a patient to this agent?
    PA required — switch supported by prior therapy
    This plan requires PA. No step therapy is documented for the class, so the switch is reviewed on standard medical-necessity criteria.
    Brands & switching · this plan
    Sort··
    DrugPart D ptsPrior authStepLimitTier
    Nurtec105K
    Ubrelvy83K
    Emgality61K
    Aimovig56K
    Qulipta45K
    Ajovy24K
    Zavzpret3K
    Vyepti2K
    Sorted by Part D patients · Medicare CY2023; infused agents (Ocrevus/Tysabri) bill under Part B and read low. Per-drug tier isn't itemized in this policy.
commercial regulated
  • CGRP inhibitors · migraine(UnitedHealthcare)PA required
    Switching a patient to this agent?
    PA + step therapy — a prior in-class trial usually clears it
    This plan gates the class with PA + quantity limit + step therapy. A documented trial (or failure/intolerance) of an in-class agent — which your patient already has — typically satisfies the step requirement, so the switch clears.
    Brands & switching · this plan
    Sort··
    DrugPart D ptsPrior authStepLimitTier
    Nurtec105K
    Ubrelvy83K
    Emgality61K
    Aimovig56K
    Qulipta45K
    Ajovy24K
    Zavzpret3K
    Vyepti2K
    Sorted by Part D patients · Medicare CY2023; infused agents (Ocrevus/Tysabri) bill under Part B and read low. Per-drug tier isn't itemized in this policy.
  • MS disease-modifying therapies(UnitedHealthcare)PA required
    Switching a patient to this agent?
    PA + step therapy — a prior in-class trial usually clears it
    This plan gates the class with PA + quantity limit + specialty pharmacy + step therapy. A documented trial (or failure/intolerance) of an in-class agent — which your patient already has — typically satisfies the step requirement, so the switch clears.
    Brands & switching · this plan
    Sort··
    DrugPart D ptsPrior authStepLimitTier
    Kesimpta7K
    Copaxone5K
    Avonex4K
    Ocrevus3K
    Vumerity3K
    Aubagio2K
    Tecfidera2K
    Rebif2K
    Mavenclad1K
    Zeposia1K
    Betaseron1K
    Mayzent849
    Gilenya839
    Tysabri566
    Plegridy509
    Briumvi155
    Ponvory79
    Lemtrada0
    Sorted by Part D patients · Medicare CY2023; infused agents (Ocrevus/Tysabri) bill under Part B and read low. Per-drug tier isn't itemized in this policy.
  • CGRP inhibitors · migraine(Cigna)PA required
    Switching a patient to this agent?
    PA required — switch supported by prior therapy
    This plan requires PA. No step therapy is documented for the class, so the switch is reviewed on standard medical-necessity criteria.
    Brands & switching · this plan
    Sort··
    DrugPart D ptsPrior authStepLimitTier
    Nurtec105K
    Ubrelvy83K
    Emgality61K
    Aimovig56K
    Qulipta45K
    Ajovy24K
    Zavzpret3K
    Vyepti2K
    Sorted by Part D patients · Medicare CY2023; infused agents (Ocrevus/Tysabri) bill under Part B and read low. Per-drug tier isn't itemized in this policy.
  • MS disease-modifying therapies(Cigna)PA required
    Switching a patient to this agent?
    PA required — switch supported by prior therapy
    This plan requires PA + specialty pharmacy. No step therapy is documented for the class, so the switch is reviewed on standard medical-necessity criteria.
    Brands & switching · this plan
    Sort··
    DrugPart D ptsPrior authStepLimitTier
    Kesimpta7K
    Copaxone5K
    Avonex4K
    Ocrevus3K
    Vumerity3K
    Aubagio2K
    Tecfidera2K
    Rebif2K
    Mavenclad1K
    Zeposia1K
    Betaseron1K
    Mayzent849
    Gilenya839
    Tysabri566
    Plegridy509
    Briumvi155
    Ponvory79
    Lemtrada0
    Sorted by Part D patients · Medicare CY2023; infused agents (Ocrevus/Tysabri) bill under Part B and read low. Per-drug tier isn't itemized in this policy.
  • CGRP inhibitors · migraine(Aetna (CVS Caremark))PA required
    Switching a patient to this agent?
    PA + step therapy — a prior in-class trial usually clears it
    This plan gates the class with PA + specialty pharmacy + step therapy. A documented trial (or failure/intolerance) of an in-class agent — which your patient already has — typically satisfies the step requirement, so the switch clears.
    Brands & switching · this plan
    Sort··
    DrugPart D ptsPrior authStepLimitTier
    Nurtec105K
    Ubrelvy83K
    Emgality61K
    Aimovig56K
    Qulipta45K
    Ajovy24K
    Zavzpret3K
    Vyepti2K
    Sorted by Part D patients · Medicare CY2023; infused agents (Ocrevus/Tysabri) bill under Part B and read low. Per-drug tier isn't itemized in this policy.
  • CGRP inhibitors · migraine(Anthem Blue Cross (Elevance))PA required
    Switching a patient to this agent?
    PA required — switch supported by prior therapy
    This plan requires PA + quantity limit. No step therapy is documented for the class, so the switch is reviewed on standard medical-necessity criteria.
    Brands & switching · this plan
    Sort··
    DrugPart D ptsPrior authStepLimitTier
    Nurtec105K
    Ubrelvy83K
    Emgality61K
    Aimovig56K
    Qulipta45K
    Ajovy24K
    Zavzpret3K
    Vyepti2K
    Sorted by Part D patients · Medicare CY2023; infused agents (Ocrevus/Tysabri) bill under Part B and read low. Per-drug tier isn't itemized in this policy.
  • MS disease-modifying therapies(Anthem Blue Cross (Elevance))PA required
    Switching a patient to this agent?
    PA required — switch supported by prior therapy
    This plan requires PA + specialty pharmacy. No step therapy is documented for the class, so the switch is reviewed on standard medical-necessity criteria.
    Brands & switching · this plan
    Sort··
    DrugPart D ptsPrior authStepLimitTier
    Kesimpta7K
    Copaxone5K
    Avonex4K
    Ocrevus3K
    Vumerity3K
    Aubagio2K
    Tecfidera2K
    Rebif2K
    Mavenclad1K
    Zeposia1K
    Betaseron1K
    Mayzent849
    Gilenya839
    Tysabri566
    Plegridy509
    Briumvi155
    Ponvory79
    Lemtrada0
    Sorted by Part D patients · Medicare CY2023; infused agents (Ocrevus/Tysabri) bill under Part B and read low. Per-drug tier isn't itemized in this policy.
part d
  • CGRP inhibitors · migraine(Centene)PA required
    Switching a patient to this agent?
    PA required — switch supported by prior therapy
    This plan requires PA. No step therapy is documented for the class, so the switch is reviewed on standard medical-necessity criteria.
    Brands & switching · this plan
    Sort··
    DrugPart D ptsPrior authStepLimitTier
    Nurtec105K
    Ubrelvy83K
    Emgality61K
    Aimovig56K
    Qulipta45K
    Ajovy24K
    Zavzpret3K
    Vyepti2K
    Sorted by Part D patients · Medicare CY2023; infused agents (Ocrevus/Tysabri) bill under Part B and read low.
  • MS disease-modifying therapies(Centene)PA required
    Switching a patient to this agent?
    PA required — switch supported by prior therapy
    This plan requires PA. No step therapy is documented for the class, so the switch is reviewed on standard medical-necessity criteria.
    Brands & switching · this plan
    Sort··
    DrugPart D ptsPrior authStepLimitTier
    Kesimpta7K
    Copaxone5K
    Avonex4K
    Ocrevus3K
    Vumerity3K
    Aubagio2K
    Tecfidera2K
    Rebif2K
    Mavenclad1K
    Zeposia1K
    Betaseron1K
    Mayzent849
    Gilenya839
    Tysabri566
    Plegridy509
    Briumvi155
    Ponvory79
    Lemtrada0
    Sorted by Part D patients · Medicare CY2023; infused agents (Ocrevus/Tysabri) bill under Part B and read low.
  • CGRP inhibitors · migraine(Unitedhealthcare)PA required
    Switching a patient to this agent?
    PA required — switch supported by prior therapy
    This plan requires PA. No step therapy is documented for the class, so the switch is reviewed on standard medical-necessity criteria.
    Brands & switching · this plan
    Sort··
    DrugPart D ptsPrior authStepLimitTier
    Nurtec105K
    Ubrelvy83K
    Emgality61K
    Aimovig56K
    Qulipta45K
    Ajovy24K
    Zavzpret3K
    Vyepti2K
    Sorted by Part D patients · Medicare CY2023; infused agents (Ocrevus/Tysabri) bill under Part B and read low.
  • MS disease-modifying therapies(Unitedhealthcare)PA required
    Switching a patient to this agent?
    PA required — switch supported by prior therapy
    This plan requires PA. No step therapy is documented for the class, so the switch is reviewed on standard medical-necessity criteria.
    Brands & switching · this plan
    Sort··
    DrugPart D ptsPrior authStepLimitTier
    Kesimpta7K
    Copaxone5K
    Avonex4K
    Ocrevus3K
    Vumerity3K
    Aubagio2K
    Tecfidera2K
    Rebif2K
    Mavenclad1K
    Zeposia1K
    Betaseron1K
    Mayzent849
    Gilenya839
    Tysabri566
    Plegridy509
    Briumvi155
    Ponvory79
    Lemtrada0
    Sorted by Part D patients · Medicare CY2023; infused agents (Ocrevus/Tysabri) bill under Part B and read low.
  • CGRP inhibitors · migraine(Humana)PA required
    Switching a patient to this agent?
    PA required — switch supported by prior therapy
    This plan requires PA. No step therapy is documented for the class, so the switch is reviewed on standard medical-necessity criteria.
    Brands & switching · this plan
    Sort··
    DrugPart D ptsPrior authStepLimitTier
    Nurtec105K
    Ubrelvy83K
    Emgality61K
    Aimovig56K
    Qulipta45K
    Ajovy24K
    Zavzpret3K
    Vyepti2K
    Sorted by Part D patients · Medicare CY2023; infused agents (Ocrevus/Tysabri) bill under Part B and read low.
  • MS disease-modifying therapies(Humana)PA required
    Switching a patient to this agent?
    PA required — switch supported by prior therapy
    This plan requires PA. No step therapy is documented for the class, so the switch is reviewed on standard medical-necessity criteria.
    Brands & switching · this plan
    Sort··
    DrugPart D ptsPrior authStepLimitTier
    Kesimpta7K
    Copaxone5K
    Avonex4K
    Ocrevus3K
    Vumerity3K
    Aubagio2K
    Tecfidera2K
    Rebif2K
    Mavenclad1K
    Zeposia1K
    Betaseron1K
    Mayzent849
    Gilenya839
    Tysabri566
    Plegridy509
    Briumvi155
    Ponvory79
    Lemtrada0
    Sorted by Part D patients · Medicare CY2023; infused agents (Ocrevus/Tysabri) bill under Part B and read low.
  • MS disease-modifying therapies(Cigna)PA required
    Switching a patient to this agent?
    PA required — switch supported by prior therapy
    This plan requires PA. No step therapy is documented for the class, so the switch is reviewed on standard medical-necessity criteria.
    Brands & switching · this plan
    Sort··
    DrugPart D ptsPrior authStepLimitTier
    Kesimpta7K
    Copaxone5K
    Avonex4K
    Ocrevus3K
    Vumerity3K
    Aubagio2K
    Tecfidera2K
    Rebif2K
    Mavenclad1K
    Zeposia1K
    Betaseron1K
    Mayzent849
    Gilenya839
    Tysabri566
    Plegridy509
    Briumvi155
    Ponvory79
    Lemtrada0
    Sorted by Part D patients · Medicare CY2023; infused agents (Ocrevus/Tysabri) bill under Part B and read low.
  • CGRP inhibitors · migraine(Cigna)PA required
    Switching a patient to this agent?
    PA required — switch supported by prior therapy
    This plan requires PA. No step therapy is documented for the class, so the switch is reviewed on standard medical-necessity criteria.
    Brands & switching · this plan
    Sort··
    DrugPart D ptsPrior authStepLimitTier
    Nurtec105K
    Ubrelvy83K
    Emgality61K
    Aimovig56K
    Qulipta45K
    Ajovy24K
    Zavzpret3K
    Vyepti2K
    Sorted by Part D patients · Medicare CY2023; infused agents (Ocrevus/Tysabri) bill under Part B and read low.
  • CGRP inhibitors · migraine(Aetna)PA required
    Switching a patient to this agent?
    PA required — switch supported by prior therapy
    This plan requires PA. No step therapy is documented for the class, so the switch is reviewed on standard medical-necessity criteria.
    Brands & switching · this plan
    Sort··
    DrugPart D ptsPrior authStepLimitTier
    Nurtec105K
    Ubrelvy83K
    Emgality61K
    Aimovig56K
    Qulipta45K
    Ajovy24K
    Zavzpret3K
    Vyepti2K
    Sorted by Part D patients · Medicare CY2023; infused agents (Ocrevus/Tysabri) bill under Part B and read low.
  • MS disease-modifying therapies(Aetna)PA required
    Switching a patient to this agent?
    PA required — switch supported by prior therapy
    This plan requires PA. No step therapy is documented for the class, so the switch is reviewed on standard medical-necessity criteria.
    Brands & switching · this plan
    Sort··
    DrugPart D ptsPrior authStepLimitTier
    Kesimpta7K
    Copaxone5K
    Avonex4K
    Ocrevus3K
    Vumerity3K
    Aubagio2K
    Tecfidera2K
    Rebif2K
    Mavenclad1K
    Zeposia1K
    Betaseron1K
    Mayzent849
    Gilenya839
    Tysabri566
    Plegridy509
    Briumvi155
    Ponvory79
    Lemtrada0
    Sorted by Part D patients · Medicare CY2023; infused agents (Ocrevus/Tysabri) bill under Part B and read low.
  • CGRP inhibitors · migraine(Kaiser)PA required
    Switching a patient to this agent?
    PA required — switch supported by prior therapy
    This plan requires PA. No step therapy is documented for the class, so the switch is reviewed on standard medical-necessity criteria.
    Brands & switching · this plan
    Sort··
    DrugPart D ptsPrior authStepLimitTier
    Nurtec105K
    Ubrelvy83K
    Emgality61K
    Aimovig56K
    Qulipta45K
    Ajovy24K
    Zavzpret3K
    Vyepti2K
    Sorted by Part D patients · Medicare CY2023; infused agents (Ocrevus/Tysabri) bill under Part B and read low.
  • MS disease-modifying therapies(Kaiser)PA required
    Switching a patient to this agent?
    PA required — switch supported by prior therapy
    This plan requires PA. No step therapy is documented for the class, so the switch is reviewed on standard medical-necessity criteria.
    Brands & switching · this plan
    Sort··
    DrugPart D ptsPrior authStepLimitTier
    Kesimpta7K
    Copaxone5K
    Avonex4K
    Ocrevus3K
    Vumerity3K
    Aubagio2K
    Tecfidera2K
    Rebif2K
    Mavenclad1K
    Zeposia1K
    Betaseron1K
    Mayzent849
    Gilenya839
    Tysabri566
    Plegridy509
    Briumvi155
    Ponvory79
    Lemtrada0
    Sorted by Part D patients · Medicare CY2023; infused agents (Ocrevus/Tysabri) bill under Part B and read low.
commercial qhp
  • MS disease-modifying therapies(Molina Healthcare)PA required
    Switching a patient to this agent?
    PA required — switch supported by prior therapy
    This plan requires PA. No step therapy is documented for the class, so the switch is reviewed on standard medical-necessity criteria.
    Brands & switching · this plan
    Sort··
    DrugPart D ptsPrior authStepLimitTier
    Kesimpta7K
    Copaxone5K
    Avonex4K
    Ocrevus3K
    Vumerity3K
    Aubagio2K
    Tecfidera2K
    Rebif2K
    Mavenclad1K
    Zeposia1K
    Betaseron1K
    Mayzent849
    Gilenya839
    Tysabri566
    Plegridy509
    Briumvi155
    Ponvory79
    Lemtrada0
    Sorted by Part D patients · Medicare CY2023; infused agents (Ocrevus/Tysabri) bill under Part B and read low. Per-drug tier isn't itemized in this policy.
  • CGRP inhibitors · migraine(Molina Healthcare)PA required
    Switching a patient to this agent?
    PA required — switch supported by prior therapy
    This plan requires PA. No step therapy is documented for the class, so the switch is reviewed on standard medical-necessity criteria.
    Brands & switching · this plan
    Sort··
    DrugPart D ptsPrior authStepLimitTier
    Nurtec105K
    Ubrelvy83K
    Emgality61K
    Aimovig56K
    Qulipta45K
    Ajovy24K
    Zavzpret3K
    Vyepti2K
    Sorted by Part D patients · Medicare CY2023; infused agents (Ocrevus/Tysabri) bill under Part B and read low. Per-drug tier isn't itemized in this policy.
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