peginterferon beta-1a

Generic: Plegridy

125 mcg/0.5 mL, 63 mcg/0.5 mL (1)-94 mcg/0.5 mL (1) — Prefilled Syringe

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AGENTS

Also known as: PLEGRIDY PLEGRIDY PEN

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: 17 hours, 51 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
Standard Gold with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Complete Gold
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug Options
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Everyday Bronze
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Elite Bronze
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Clear Silver with $0 Insulin Options
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Standard Expanded Bronze
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Standard Silver
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Standard Gold
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Everyday Bronze with Atrium Health
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Elite Bronze with Atrium Health
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Focused Silver with Atrium Health
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Complete Gold with Atrium Health
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Standard Expanded Bronze with Atrium Health
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Standard Silver with Atrium Health
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Standard Gold with Atrium Health
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Everyday Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Elite Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Focused Silver with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Complete Gold with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Standard Expanded Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Standard Silver with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Source: CMS QHP JSON  ·  Checked: 17 hours, 51 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Premier + No Referrals
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Off-Marketplace Low + No Referrals
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Premier + No Referrals
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Signature + No Referrals
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Premier + No Referrals
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Signature + No Referrals
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Signature + No Referrals
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Essential + No Referrals
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Off-Marketplace High + No Referrals
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Essential + No Referrals
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Source: PDF  ·  Formulary date: Jul 1, 2026  ·  Checked: 17 hours, 51 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
BCBS Federal Focus 2026
via Plegridy
Tier 2 - Preferred Brand PA
BCBS Federal Standard Option 2026
via Plegridy
Tier 4 - Preferred Specialty PA
BCBS Federal Basic Option 2026
via Plegridy
Tier 4 - Preferred Specialty PA
Source: PDF  ·  Formulary date: Jul 1, 2026  ·  Checked: 17 hours, 51 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
BCBSNC Blue Care 2026
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty Restricted Access; Limited Distribution PA | QL
BCBSNC Blue Value 2026
via Plegridy Starter Pack
Tier 5 - Specialty Restricted Access; Limited Distribution PA | QL
BCBSNC Blue Care 2026
via Plegridy Starter Pack
Tier 5 - Specialty Restricted Access; Limited Distribution PA | QL
BCBSNC Blue Local 2026
via Plegridy Starter Pack
Tier 5 - Specialty Restricted Access; Limited Distribution PA | QL
BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance 2026
via Plegridy Starter Pack
Tier 5 - Specialty Restricted Access; Limited Distribution PA | QL
BCBSNC Blue Advantage 2026
via Plegridy Starter Pack
Tier 5 - Specialty Restricted Access; Limited Distribution PA | QL
BCBSNC Blue Value 2026
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty Restricted Access; Limited Distribution PA | QL
BCBSNC Blue Advantage 2026
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty Restricted Access; Limited Distribution PA | QL
BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance 2026
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty Restricted Access; Limited Distribution PA | QL
BCBSNC Blue Local 2026
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty Restricted Access; Limited Distribution PA | QL
Source: CMS QHP JSON  ·  Formulary date: Jun 10, 2026  ·  Checked: 17 hours, 51 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
NHC Advantage (HMO I-SNP)
via Plegridy
Tier 1 - Preferred Generic 1 per 28 days QL
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP)
via Plegridy
Tier 1 - Preferred Generic 1 per 28 days PA | QL
Liberty Medicare Dual Plan (HMO D-SNP)
via Plegridy
Tier 1 - Preferred Generic 1 per 28 days QL
Liberty Medicare Advantage Nursing Home Plan (HMO I-SNP)
via Plegridy
Tier 1 - Preferred Generic 1 per 28 days QL
PruittHealth Premier (HMO I-SNP)
via Plegridy
Tier 1 - Preferred Generic 1 per 28 days QL
Blue Medicare Essential (HMO)
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty 1 per 28 days PA | QL
Blue Medicare Choice (HMO)
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty 1 per 28 days PA | QL
Blue Medicare Enhanced (HMO-POS)
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty 1 per 28 days PA | QL
Blue Medicare Essential Plus (HMO-POS)
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty 1 per 28 days PA | QL
Blue Medicare PPO Enhanced (PPO)
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty 1 per 28 days PA | QL
Healthy Blue + Medicare (HMO-POS D-SNP)
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty 1 per 28 days PA | QL
Experience Health Medicare Advantage (HMO)
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty 1 per 28 days PA | QL
Liberty Medicare Advantage (HMO C-SNP)
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty 1 per 28 days QL
Senior Care (HMO I-SNP)
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty 1 per 28 days QL
Source: PDF  ·  Formulary date: Jul 1, 2026  ·  Checked: 17 hours, 51 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
NC State Health Plan - 80/20 Plus PPO 2026
via Plegridy
Tier 6 - Non-Preferred Brand Specialty PA | QL
NC State Health Plan - 70/30 Standard PPO 2026
via Plegridy
Tier 6 - Non-Preferred Brand Specialty PA | QL
NC State Health Plan - HDHP 2026
via Plegridy
Tier 6 - Non-Preferred Brand Specialty PA | QL
Source: CMS QHP JSON  ·  Checked: 17 hours, 51 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
Bronze Classic 4700 | with Atrium Health
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | with Atrium Health
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Bronze Simple Diabetes | with Atrium Health
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM | with Atrium Health
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | with Atrium Health
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Gold Elite Saver Plus | with Atrium Health
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Silver Simple PCP Saver | with Atrium Health
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Silver Simple Diabetes | with Atrium Health
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Silver Classic | with Atrium Health
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | with Atrium Health
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM | with Atrium Health
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Secure | with Atrium Health
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Silver Simple Diabetes
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Gold Elite Saver Plus
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Silver Simple PCP Saver
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Bronze Classic Standard
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits | with Atrium Health
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Bronze Classic 4700
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Secure
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Silver Classic
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Gold Classic Standard | with Atrium Health
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Silver Classic Standard | with Atrium Health
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Bronze Classic Standard | with Atrium Health
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Gold Classic Standard
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Silver Classic Standard
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
AIAN Cost Share | with Atrium Health
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
AIAN Cost Share
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
Source: Excel (XLSX)  ·  Formulary date: Jun 24, 2026  ·  Checked: 17 hours, 51 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
TRICARE Uniform Formulary 2026 Tier 3 - Non-Formulary None
Source: PDF  ·  Formulary date: Jun 23, 2026  ·  Checked: 17 hours, 51 minutes ago
Plan Tier Prior Auth Step Therapy Quantity Limit Restrictions
UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals)
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals)
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals)
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals)
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals)
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
UHC Silver Value + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals)
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
UHC Gold Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals)
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals)
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals)
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
UHC Silver Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals)
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
UHC Bronze Standard+ Dental + Vision (No Referrals)
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals)
via Plegridy
Tier 5 - Specialty PA | QL
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