New York Attorney General Letter Regarding Anthem’s Prior Authorization For Medication-Assisted Treatment Medications For Opioid Use Disorder

On January 17, 2017 the New York Attorney General published this letter to Anthem and Empire BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) regarding Anthem's removal of prior authorization for medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. The letter memorializes Anthem's decision to remove prior authorization for these medications when prescribed by a medication-assisted treatment authorized clinical professional . . .