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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
This subchapter applies with respect to only a medication that:
(1) is covered by the enrollee's health benefit plan;
(2) meets the prior authorization criteria specifically applicable to the medication under the health benefit plan on the date the request for synchronization is made;
(3) is used for treatment and management of a chronic illness, as that term is defined by Section 1369.456;
(4) may be prescribed with refills;
(5) is a formulation that can be effectively dispensed in accordance with the medication synchronization plan described by Section 1369.456; and
(6) is not, according to the schedules established by the commissioner of the Department of State Health Services under Chapter 481, Health and Safety Code:
(A) a Schedule II controlled substance; or
(B) a Schedule III controlled substance containing hydrocodone.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Insurance Code - INS § 1369.453. Applicability to Certain Medications - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/insurance-code/ins-sect-1369-453/
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