As part of the 2022-2023 New York state budget, Child Health Plus (CHP) benefits were expanded to include medical, behavioral health, dental, ambulance services, and medical supplies, to align with benefits received by children with Medicaid coverage effective January 1, 2023.

We would like to provide advance notice regarding prior authorization requirements for Neulasta and Udenyca (pegfilgrastim) when billed under the member’s medical benefit. This update is effective March 1, 2023, and applies to all lines of business.  

We would like to provide advance notice regarding prior authorization requirements for the following drugs when billed under the member’s medical benefit. These updates are effective March 1, 2023, and apply to all lines of business.