Methylphenidate HCl ER (OSM)

18 MG — Tablet

Central Nervous System Stimulant

Also known as: Methylphenidate HCl ER (OSM) Oral Tablet Extended Release

Coverage by Insurer

Informational only — Coverage rules change frequently; verify tier placement and restrictions with your plan or pharmacy before acting.
Source: CMS QHP JSON  ·  Formulary date: Sep 22, 2026  ·  Checked: 21 hours, 33 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Essential + Three Free PCP Visits + Free 24/7 Preferred Provider PCP/Urgent Virtual Care + No Referrals Tier 2 - Generic — — ✓ QL
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Signature + Free 24/7 Preferred Provider PCP/Urgent Virtual Care + No Referrals Tier 2 - Generic — — ✓ QL
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Signature + Free 24/7 Preferred Provider PCP/Urgent Virtual Care + No Referrals Tier 2 - Generic — — ✓ QL
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Enhanced + Free 24/7 Preferred Provider PCP/Urgent Virtual Care + No Referrals Tier 2 - Generic — — ✓ QL
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Off-Marketplace High + Free 24/7 Preferred Provider PCP/Urgent Virtual Care + No Referrals Tier 2 - Generic — — ✓ QL
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Off-Marketplace Low + Free 24/7 Preferred Provider PCP/Urgent Virtual Care + No Referrals Tier 2 - Generic — — ✓ QL
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Essential + Two Free PCP Visits + Free 24/7 Preferred Provider PCP/Urgent Virtual Care + No Referrals Tier 2 - Generic — — ✓ QL
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Premier + No Referrals Tier 2 - Generic — — ✓ QL
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Enhanced + Free 24/7 Preferred Provider PCP/Urgent Virtual Care + No Referrals Tier 2 - Generic — — ✓ QL
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Signature + Free 24/7 Preferred Provider PCP/Urgent Virtual Care + No Referrals Tier 2 - Generic — — ✓ QL
Source: CMS QHP JSON  ·  Formulary date: Sep 16, 2026  ·  Checked: 21 hours, 33 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
NHC Advantage (HMO I-SNP) Tier 1 - Preferred Generic — — — None
Liberty Medicare Advantage Nursing Home Plan (HMO I-SNP) Tier 1 - Preferred Generic — — — None
Liberty Medicare Dual Plan (HMO D-SNP) Tier 1 - Preferred Generic — — — None
PruittHealth Premier (HMO I-SNP) Tier 1 - Preferred Generic — — — None
Wellcare Dual Liberty Open (PPO D-SNP) Tier 2 - Generic — — ✓ 30 per 30 days QL
Wellcare Assist Open (PPO) Tier 2 - Generic — — ✓ 30 per 30 days QL
Wellcare Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP) Tier 2 - Generic — — ✓ 30 per 30 days QL
Wellcare Dual Reserve (HMO-POS D-SNP) Tier 2 - Generic — — ✓ 30 per 30 days QL
Wellcare Dual Liberty (HMO-POS D-SNP) Tier 2 - Generic — — ✓ 30 per 30 days QL
Senior Care (HMO I-SNP) Tier 2 - Generic — — — None
Troy Medicare (HMO) Tier 2 - Generic — — ✓ 120 per 30 days QL
Troy Medicare for Dual-eligible Beneficiaries (HMO D-SNP) Tier 2 - Generic — — ✓ 120 per 30 days QL
Liberty Medicare Advantage (HMO C-SNP) Tier 2 - Generic — — — None
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) Tier 2 - Generic — — ✓ 120 per 30 days QL
HealthSpring TotalCare (HMO D-SNP) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand — — — None
HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand — — — None
HealthSpring TotalCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand — — — None
HealthSpring Preferred Select (HMO) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand — — — None
HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand — — — None
HealthSpring Preferred Plus (HMO) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand — — — None
HealthSpring True Choice (PPO) Tier 3 - Preferred Brand — — — None
Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ 30 per 30 days QL
HealthTeam Advantage Plan I (PPO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ 30 per 30 days QL
HealthTeam Advantage Plan II (PPO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ 30 per 30 days QL
HealthTeam Advantage Vitality Plan (PPO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ 30 per 30 days QL
Aetna Medicare Chronic Care Value (HMO C-SNP) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ 30 per 30 days QL
HealthTeam Advantage Diabetes & Heart Care (HMO C-SNP) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ 30 per 30 days QL
Aetna Medicare Enhanced (HMO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ 30 per 30 days QL
Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ 30 per 30 days QL
Aetna Medicare Full Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ 30 per 30 days QL
Aetna Medicare Signature Care (HMO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ 30 per 30 days QL
Aetna Medicare Prime (HMO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ 30 per 30 days QL
Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ 30 per 30 days QL
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ 30 per 30 days QL
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (PPO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ 30 per 30 days QL
Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ 30 per 30 days QL
Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ 30 per 30 days QL
Aetna Medicare Signature Giveback (PPO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ 30 per 30 days QL
Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ 30 per 30 days QL
Aetna Medicare Enhanced (PPO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ 30 per 30 days QL
Aetna Medicare Dual (HMO D-SNP) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ 30 per 30 days QL
Aetna Medicare Enhanced (PPO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ 30 per 30 days QL
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO) Tier 4 - Non-Preferred — — ✓ 30 per 30 days QL
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