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¡Nuestro Programa Healthy Rewards tendrá su actualización en septiembre! Para ver un adelanto de todos los cambios, incluyendo nuevas recompensas y formas de canjearlas, haz clic aquí.
Abatacept (Orencia) Information Updated in TMPPM Outpatient Drug Services Handbook
Date: June 9, 2025
Attention: All Providers
Effective Date: July 1, 2025
Call to action: On July 1, 2025, the Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership (TMHP) will update the Texas Medicaid Provider Procedures Manual, Outpatient Drug Services Handbook, section 6.1, “Abatacept (Orencia).” TMHP will add the following information about the drug and its age requirements:
Abatacept (Orencia) (procedure code J0129) is a selective T-cell costimulation modulator.
The age limitation for psoriatic arthritis is 2 years of age or older.
Next steps: Providers are encouraged to share this communication with their staff.
