FEP medications requiring prior approval under medical benefits

The following Medical Benefit Medications require prior approval for Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program® (BCBS FEP®) members on Standard Option, Basic Option and Blue Focus plans.

• Medication-specific fax forms are located next to the medication name in the list below

• Fax completed forms to 1 (844) 652-8285

View associated policies on the BCBS FEP website. For questions about these policies, contact BCBS FEP Provider Service at 1 (877) 668-4654.

Search tips:

• Find Fasenra and Nucala policies using the search term “IL-5 Antagonists”
• Find Simponi Aria using search term “Simponi”

Effective January 1, 2026, prior approval through the Medical Drug program will no longer be required. For information on Medication services that require prior approval, visit FEP Medical Medications.