You may also need pre-approval, or prior authorization, for coverage of certain care. Prior authorization is a review of a requested health care service by your regional contractor to see if ...

In Medicare, Part D covers general prescription drugs ... Step therapy is a specific form of prior authorization in which the insurance plan asks that a person try another medication first ...

You’ll typically need to work with your provider to submit a prior authorization request. If you decide to take over the preauthorization request, ask your health plan how to complete the form ...