Drug Special Authorization Annual Expiry Notifications

Starting October 1, covered members with an ASEBP-approved drug special authorization (DSA) will receive an annual expiry notification—three months before the DSA expires—in their My ASEBP account (or the mail if they do not have an account).  

When you receive your DSA expiry notification, please make sure you follow the steps outlined to avoid any lapse in coverage. 

What is a drug special authorization? 

Some drugs require an approved special authorization to be eligible for coverage. If your pharmacist tells you that your prescription requires special authorization, you will need to ask the licensed health care provider who wrote the prescription to complete a drug special authorization form (they will select the appropriate request form). Your pharmacist may be able to assist you by contacting your health care provider on your behalf. Please note that submitting the form does not mean your coverage is approved.

The decision

Once a decision is reached, you and the health care provider who submitted the request will receive a notification indicating whether the prescribed drug is covered. Special authorization decisions are available under the Documents tab in your My ASEBP account. You can use the Drug Inquiry Tool on My ASEBP to see if a prescribed drug requires special authorization. 

Visit our drug special authorizations page to find more information about renewals, coverage, and reimbursements or contact us for assistance.