Otezla Xr

Generic: apremilast

75 MG — Extended Release Tablet

ANALGESICS - ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Also known as: OTEZLA XR TB24 75MG Otezla XR Oral Tablet Extended Release
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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: Jan 1, 2026  ·  Checked: 16 hours, 10 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
Standard Expanded Bronze
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Clear Silver with $0 Insulin Options
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Elite Bronze
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Everyday Bronze
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug Options
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Complete Gold
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Everyday Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Elite Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Standard Expanded Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Standard Silver with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Standard Gold with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Complete Gold with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Focused Silver with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Standard Gold with Atrium Health
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Standard Silver with Atrium Health
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Standard Expanded Bronze with Atrium Health
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Complete Gold with Atrium Health
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Focused Silver with Atrium Health
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Elite Bronze with Atrium Health
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Everyday Bronze with Atrium Health
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Standard Gold
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Standard Silver
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Source: CMS QHP JSON  ·  Checked: 16 hours, 10 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Off-Marketplace High + No Referrals
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — — PA
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Off-Marketplace Low + No Referrals Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — — PA
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Premier + No Referrals Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — — PA
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Off-Marketplace High + No Referrals Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — — PA
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Signature + No Referrals Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — — PA
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Signature + No Referrals Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — — PA
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Essential + No Referrals Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — — PA
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Signature + No Referrals Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — — PA
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Essential + No Referrals Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — — PA
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Premier + No Referrals Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — — PA
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Premier + No Referrals Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — — PA
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Premier + No Referrals
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — — PA
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Premier + No Referrals
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — — PA
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Essential + No Referrals
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — — PA
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Signature + No Referrals
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — — PA
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Essential + No Referrals
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — — PA
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Signature + No Referrals
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — — PA
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Signature + No Referrals
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — — PA
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Off-Marketplace Low + No Referrals
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — — PA
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Premier + No Referrals
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — — PA
Source: PDF  ·  Formulary date: Jul 1, 2026  ·  Checked: 16 hours, 10 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
BCBS Federal Focus 2026 Tier 2 - Preferred Brand ✓ — — PA
BCBS Federal Focus 2026
via Otezla 		Tier 2 - Preferred Brand ✓ — — PA
BCBS Federal Standard Option 2026 Tier 4 - Preferred Specialty ✓ — — PA
BCBS Federal Basic Option 2026
via Otezla 		Tier 4 - Preferred Specialty ✓ — — PA
BCBS Federal Basic Option 2026 Tier 4 - Preferred Specialty ✓ — — PA
BCBS Federal Standard Option 2026
via Otezla 		Tier 4 - Preferred Specialty ✓ — — PA
Source: PDF  ·  Formulary date: Jul 1, 2026  ·  Checked: 16 hours, 10 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
BCBSNC Blue Advantage 2026 Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ Restricted Access PA | QL
BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance 2026 Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ Restricted Access PA | QL
BCBSNC Blue Local 2026 Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ Restricted Access PA | QL
BCBSNC Blue Care 2026 Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ Restricted Access PA | QL
BCBSNC Blue Value 2026 Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ Restricted Access PA | QL
BCBSNC Blue Advantage 2026
via Otezla/Otezla Xr 28 Day T 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ Restricted Access PA | QL
BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance 2026
via Otezla/Otezla Xr 28 Day T 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ Restricted Access PA | QL
BCBSNC Blue Local 2026
via Otezla/Otezla Xr 28 Day T 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ Restricted Access PA | QL
BCBSNC Blue Care 2026
via Otezla/Otezla Xr 28 Day T 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ Restricted Access PA | QL
BCBSNC Blue Value 2026
via Otezla/Otezla Xr 28 Day T 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ Restricted Access PA | QL
BCBSNC Blue Advantage 2026
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ Restricted Access PA | QL
BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance 2026
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ Restricted Access PA | QL
BCBSNC Blue Local 2026
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ Restricted Access PA | QL
BCBSNC Blue Care 2026
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ Restricted Access PA | QL
BCBSNC Blue Value 2026
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ Restricted Access PA | QL
Source: PDF  ·  Formulary date: Jan 1, 2026  ·  Checked: 16 hours, 10 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
Connect Bronze 5500 Indiv Med Deductible
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Connect myDiabetesCare Silver
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Connect Silver RD 2200 Indiv Med Deductible
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Connect Gold 1500 Indiv Med Deductible
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Connect myDiabetesCare Bronze
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Connect Bronze RD 6000 Indiv Med Deductible
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Connect Silver 3500 Indiv Med Deductible
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Connect Bronze RD 5000 Indiv Med Deductible
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Connect Silver RD 3500 Indiv Med Deductible
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Connect Bronze 7000 HSA Indiv Med Deductible
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Connect Silver 4400 Indiv Med Deductible
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Connect Silver RD 5000 Indiv Med Deductible
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Connect Silver 3000 Indiv Med Deductible
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Connect Bronze 6500 Indiv Med Deductible
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Connect Silver CMS Standard
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Connect Silver RD CMS Standard
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Connect Gold CMS Standard
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Connect Bronze RD CMS Standard
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Connect Gold RD CMS Standard
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Connect Bronze CMS Standard
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Source: CMS QHP JSON  ·  Formulary date: Jun 10, 2026  ·  Checked: 16 hours, 10 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
Liberty Medicare Dual Plan (HMO D-SNP) Tier 1 - Preferred Generic ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) Tier 1 - Preferred Generic ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
Provider Partners North Carolina Essential Plan (HMO I-SNP)
via Otezla 		Tier 1 - Preferred Generic ✓ — ✓ 110 per 365 days PA | QL
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP)
via Otezla 		Tier 1 - Preferred Generic ✓ — ✓ 55 per 180 days PA | QL
NHC Advantage (HMO I-SNP)
via Otezla 		Tier 1 - Preferred Generic ✓ — ✓ 55 per 28 days PA | QL
NHC Advantage (HMO I-SNP) Tier 1 - Preferred Generic ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
PruittHealth Premier (HMO I-SNP)
via Otezla 		Tier 1 - Preferred Generic ✓ — ✓ 55 per 28 days PA | QL
PruittHealth Premier (HMO I-SNP) Tier 1 - Preferred Generic ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
Liberty Medicare Advantage Nursing Home Plan (HMO I-SNP)
via Otezla 		Tier 1 - Preferred Generic ✓ — ✓ 55 per 28 days PA | QL
Liberty Medicare Dual Plan (HMO D-SNP)
via Otezla 		Tier 1 - Preferred Generic ✓ — ✓ 55 per 28 days PA | QL
Liberty Medicare Advantage Nursing Home Plan (HMO I-SNP) Tier 1 - Preferred Generic ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
Provider Partners North Carolina Community Plan (HMO I-SNP)
via Otezla 		Tier 1 - Preferred Generic ✓ — ✓ 110 per 365 days PA | QL
Provider Partners North Carolina Advantage Plan (HMO I-SNP)
via Otezla 		Tier 1 - Preferred Generic ✓ — ✓ 110 per 365 days PA | QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0012 (HMO-POS) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0011 (HMO-POS) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0009 (HMO-POS) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0008 (HMO-POS) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
UHC Dual Complete NC-D001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0007 (HMO-POS) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0022 (HMO-POS) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
HealthSpring True Choice (PPO)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 110 per 365 days PA | QL
HealthSpring True Choice (PPO) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
HealthSpring TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 110 per 365 days PA | QL
HealthSpring TotalCare Plus (HMO D-SNP)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 110 per 365 days PA | QL
HealthSpring TotalCare (HMO D-SNP) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
HealthSpring TotalCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0021 (HMO-POS) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0019 (PPO) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
HealthSpring Preferred (HMO)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 110 per 365 days PA | QL
HealthSpring Preferred Select (HMO)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 110 per 365 days PA | QL
HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 110 per 365 days PA | QL
HealthSpring Preferred Plus (HMO)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 110 per 365 days PA | QL
HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
HealthSpring Preferred Select (HMO) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
HealthSpring Preferred Plus (HMO) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0017 (PPO) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0016 (PPO) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0004 (PPO) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0001 (PPO) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
AARP Medicare Advantage Access from UHC NC-23 (PPO) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
UHC Dual Complete NC-S2 (PPO D-SNP) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
UHC Dual Complete NC-S001 (PPO D-SNP) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
UHC Nursing Home Plan NC-F001 (PPO I-SNP) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
Erickson Advantage Liberty (HMO-POS)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 110 per 365 days PA | QL
Erickson Advantage Freedom (HMO-POS)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 110 per 365 days PA | QL
Erickson Advantage Signature (HMO-POS)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 110 per 365 days PA | QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-26 (HMO-POS)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 110 per 365 days PA | QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-24 (HMO-POS)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 110 per 365 days PA | QL
UHC Dual Complete NC-S3 (HMO-POS D-SNP)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 110 per 365 days PA | QL
Liberty Medicare Advantage (HMO C-SNP)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 55 per 28 days PA | QL
Liberty Medicare Advantage (HMO C-SNP) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
Wellcare Simple Open (PPO)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 55 per 180 days PA | QL
Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 55 per 180 days PA | QL
Wellcare Simple Open (PPO) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
Wellcare Giveback Open (PPO)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 55 per 180 days PA | QL
Wellcare Giveback Open (PPO) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
Blue Medicare PPO Enhanced (PPO)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 55 per 180 days PA | QL
Blue Medicare Essential Plus (HMO-POS)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 55 per 180 days PA | QL
Blue Medicare Enhanced (HMO-POS)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 55 per 180 days PA | QL
Blue Medicare Choice (HMO)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 55 per 180 days PA | QL
Blue Medicare Essential (HMO)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 55 per 180 days PA | QL
Experience Health Medicare Advantage (HMO)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 55 per 180 days PA | QL
Healthy Blue + Medicare (HMO-POS D-SNP)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 55 per 180 days PA | QL
Blue Medicare PPO Enhanced (PPO) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
Blue Medicare Essential Plus (HMO-POS) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
Blue Medicare Enhanced (HMO-POS) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
Blue Medicare Choice (HMO) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
Blue Medicare Essential (HMO) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
Experience Health Medicare Advantage (HMO) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
Healthy Blue + Medicare (HMO-POS D-SNP) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
Alignment Health Platinum (HMO)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 55 per 180 days PA | QL
Alignment Health NC Duals (HMO-POS D-SNP)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 55 per 180 days PA | QL
Alignment Health smartHMO (HMO)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 55 per 180 days PA | QL
Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes NCPlus (HMO-POS C-SNP)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 55 per 180 days PA | QL
Alignment Health Platinum Select (HMO)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 55 per 180 days PA | QL
Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes Care (HMO C-SNP)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 55 per 180 days PA | QL
Alignment Health AVA (PPO)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 55 per 180 days PA | QL
Alignment Health Platinum (HMO) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
Alignment Health NC Duals (HMO-POS D-SNP) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
Alignment Health smartHMO (HMO) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes NCPlus (HMO-POS C-SNP) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
Alignment Health Platinum Select (HMO) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes Care (HMO C-SNP) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
Alignment Health AVA (PPO) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
HealthTeam Advantage Plan I (PPO)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 110 per 365 days PA | QL
HealthTeam Advantage Plan II (PPO)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 110 per 365 days PA | QL
HealthTeam Advantage Vitality Plan (PPO)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 110 per 365 days PA | QL
HealthTeam Advantage Diabetes & Heart Care (HMO C-SNP)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 110 per 365 days PA | QL
Troy Medicare (HMO)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — — PA
Troy Medicare for Dual-eligible Beneficiaries (HMO D-SNP)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — — PA
Troy Medicare (HMO) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — — PA
Troy Medicare for Dual-eligible Beneficiaries (HMO D-SNP) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — — PA
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 55 per 180 days PA | QL
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
Wellcare Dual Liberty Open (PPO D-SNP)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 55 per 180 days PA | QL
Wellcare Assist Open (PPO)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 55 per 180 days PA | QL
Wellcare Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 55 per 180 days PA | QL
Wellcare Dual Liberty (HMO-POS D-SNP)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 55 per 180 days PA | QL
Wellcare Dual Liberty Open (PPO D-SNP) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
Wellcare Assist Open (PPO) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
Wellcare Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
Wellcare Dual Liberty (HMO-POS D-SNP) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
Erickson Advantage Guardian (HMO-POS I-SNP)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 110 per 365 days PA | QL
UHC Complete Care NC-25 (HMO-POS C-SNP)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 110 per 365 days PA | QL
UHC Complete Care NC-27 (HMO-POS C-SNP)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 110 per 365 days PA | QL
UHC Complete Care NC-28 (HMO-POS C-SNP)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 110 per 365 days PA | QL
Erickson Advantage Champion (HMO-POS C-SNP)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 110 per 365 days PA | QL
UHC Complete Care NC-25 (HMO-POS C-SNP) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
UHC Complete Care NC-27 (HMO-POS C-SNP) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
UHC Complete Care NC-28 (HMO-POS C-SNP) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
Erickson Advantage Champion (HMO-POS C-SNP) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0015 (HMO-POS) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
UHC Dual Complete NC-V001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC NC-14 (HMO-POS) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC NC-13 (HMO-POS) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
Wellcare Dual Reserve (HMO-POS D-SNP)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 55 per 180 days PA | QL
Wellcare Dual Reserve (HMO-POS D-SNP) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
Senior Care (HMO I-SNP)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 55 per 28 days PA | QL
Senior Care (HMO I-SNP) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
UHC Dual Complete NC-V001 (HMO-POS D-SNP)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 110 per 365 days PA | QL
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC NC-14 (HMO-POS)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 110 per 365 days PA | QL
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC NC-13 (HMO-POS)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 110 per 365 days PA | QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0012 (HMO-POS)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 110 per 365 days PA | QL
UHC Nursing Home Plan NC-F001 (PPO I-SNP)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 110 per 365 days PA | QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0011 (HMO-POS)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 110 per 365 days PA | QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0009 (HMO-POS)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 110 per 365 days PA | QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0008 (HMO-POS)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 110 per 365 days PA | QL
UHC Dual Complete NC-D001 (HMO-POS D-SNP)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 110 per 365 days PA | QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0007 (HMO-POS)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 110 per 365 days PA | QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0022 (HMO-POS)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 110 per 365 days PA | QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0021 (HMO-POS)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 110 per 365 days PA | QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0019 (PPO)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 110 per 365 days PA | QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0017 (PPO)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 110 per 365 days PA | QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0016 (PPO)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 110 per 365 days PA | QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0004 (PPO)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 110 per 365 days PA | QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0001 (PPO)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 110 per 365 days PA | QL
AARP Medicare Advantage Access from UHC NC-23 (PPO)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 110 per 365 days PA | QL
UHC Dual Complete NC-S2 (PPO D-SNP)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 110 per 365 days PA | QL
UHC Dual Complete NC-S001 (PPO D-SNP)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 110 per 365 days PA | QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0015 (HMO-POS)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 110 per 365 days PA | QL
Erickson Advantage Liberty (HMO-POS) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
Erickson Advantage Freedom (HMO-POS) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
Erickson Advantage Guardian (HMO-POS I-SNP) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
Erickson Advantage Signature (HMO-POS) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-26 (HMO-POS) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-24 (HMO-POS) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
UHC Dual Complete NC-S3 (HMO-POS D-SNP) Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ 30 per 30 days PA | QL
Source: PDF  ·  Formulary date: Jul 1, 2026  ·  Checked: 16 hours, 10 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
NC State Health Plan - HDHP 2026
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Preferred Brand Specialty ✓ — ✓ Preferred for PA | QL
NC State Health Plan - 70/30 Standard PPO 2026
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Preferred Brand Specialty ✓ — ✓ Preferred for PA | QL
NC State Health Plan - 80/20 Plus PPO 2026
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Preferred Brand Specialty ✓ — ✓ Preferred for PA | QL
Source: CMS QHP JSON  ·  Checked: 16 hours, 10 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits | with Atrium Health
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Bronze Classic 4700 | with Atrium Health
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | with Atrium Health
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Silver Classic | with Atrium Health
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Silver Simple Diabetes | with Atrium Health
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Silver Simple PCP Saver | with Atrium Health
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Gold Elite Saver Plus | with Atrium Health
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | with Atrium Health
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM | with Atrium Health
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Bronze Simple Diabetes | with Atrium Health
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | with Atrium Health
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM | with Atrium Health
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
AIAN Cost Share
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
AIAN Cost Share | with Atrium Health
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Bronze Classic Standard
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Silver Classic Standard
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Gold Classic Standard
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Bronze Classic Standard | with Atrium Health
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Silver Classic Standard | with Atrium Health
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Gold Classic Standard | with Atrium Health
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Silver Classic
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Secure
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Bronze Classic 4700
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Silver Simple PCP Saver
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Gold Elite Saver Plus
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Silver Simple Diabetes
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Secure | with Atrium Health
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
Source: PDF  ·  Formulary date: Jun 23, 2026  ·  Checked: 16 hours, 10 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
UHC Silver Value + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
UHC Bronze Standard+ Dental + Vision (No Referrals)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
UHC Silver Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
UHC Gold Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals)
via Otezla 		Tier 5 - Specialty ✓ — ✓ PA | QL
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