Does Hcsc Insurance Services Company require prior authorization for Aranesp?
Hcsc Insurance Services Company requires prior authorization for Aranesp on every Medicare Part D plan of theirs that covers it.
Every plan from this payer that covers the drug requires authorization before it is dispensed.
By product strength
| RxNorm product | Plans covering | Require prior auth | Step therapy | Qty limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.025 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Aranesp]1605172 | 11 / 18 | 11 | 0 | 0 | Prior authorization required |
| 1 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.2 MG/ML Injection [Aranesp]1654955 | 11 / 18 | 11 | 0 | 0 | Prior authorization required |
| 1 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.025 MG/ML Injection [Aranesp]352044 | 11 / 18 | 11 | 0 | 0 | Prior authorization required |
| 1 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.04 MG/ML Injection [Aranesp]352045 | 11 / 18 | 11 | 0 | 0 | Prior authorization required |
| 1 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.06 MG/ML Injection [Aranesp]352046 | 11 / 18 | 11 | 0 | 0 | Prior authorization required |
| 1 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.1 MG/ML Injection [Aranesp]352047 | 11 / 18 | 11 | 0 | 0 | Prior authorization required |
| 0.5 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.2 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Aranesp]730046 | 11 / 18 | 11 | 0 | 0 | Prior authorization required |
| 0.4 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.1 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Aranesp]731227 | 11 / 18 | 11 | 0 | 0 | Prior authorization required |
| 0.6 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.5 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Aranesp]731229 | 11 / 18 | 11 | 0 | 0 | Prior authorization required |
| 0.3 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.5 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Aranesp]731231 | 11 / 18 | 11 | 0 | 0 | Prior authorization required |
| 0.4 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.5 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Aranesp]731235 | 11 / 18 | 11 | 0 | 0 | Prior authorization required |
| 1 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.5 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Aranesp]731241 | 11 / 18 | 11 | 0 | 0 | Prior authorization required |
Product names come from RxNorm (U.S. National Library of Medicine).
Plan-by-plan detail — 0.4 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.025 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Aranesp]
Aranesp has 12 products in the corpus; this table is for 0.4 ML darbepoetin alfa 0.025 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Aranesp], the one carried on the most plans. The product table above covers every strength.
| Plan | Contract | Tier | Prior auth | Step therapy | Qty limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Access (PPO) | H1666-021 | 4 | Yes | No | No |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Balance (PPO) | H1666-019 | 4 | Yes | No | No |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Balance (PPO) | H1666-023 | 4 | Yes | No | No |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice Plus (PPO) | H1666-006 | 4 | Yes | No | No |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice Plus (PPO) | H1666-008 | 4 | Yes | No | No |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice Premier (PPO) | H1666-003 | 4 | Yes | No | No |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) | H9706-002 | 1 | Yes | No | No |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Optimum (PPO) | H1666-020 | 4 | Yes | No | No |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Optimum (PPO) | H1666-022 | 4 | Yes | No | No |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Optimum (PPO) | H1666-024 | 4 | Yes | No | No |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Value (HMO) | H9706-001 | 4 | Yes | No | No |
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- 2026-06-30
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- 2026-07-19
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Aranesp at other payers
Administrative information only. Benefily reports what a payer has published in its own prior-authorization policy as of the effective date shown. It is not medical advice, not a coverage or payment guarantee, and not an authorization. Requirements vary by plan, place of service and member benefits — always verify with the payer before rendering service.