Back to Insights and Updates for ProvidersOctober 2024

2025 Part B Step Therapy program

Tufts Health One Care  |  Tufts Health Plan Senior Care Options  |  Tufts Medicare Preferred

Effective for fill dates on or after Jan. 1, 2025, the following coverage requirements will apply to the Part B Step Therapy program for Tufts Medicare Preferred, Tufts Health Plan Senior Care Options, and Tufts Health One Care:

  • The following new categories will be added to the Part B Step Therapy program:
    • Pemetrexed
  • The following existing categories will be updated:
    • Acromegaly
    • Antiemetics
    • Retinal Disorders

In addition to the changes listed above, coverage criteria will be updated to be drug class specific. For more information, refer to our updated Medicare Part B Step Therapy Medical Necessity Guidelines.