What providers need to know about charging UPMC for Life Complete Care members cost sharing
Mar. 2024Important Notices
The new year has brought important changes to UPMC for Life Complete Care (HMO D-SNP) grace periods. For providers, this affects their ability to charge some UPMC for Life Complete Care members cost sharing. Read this article in Provider Partner Update to learn about who providers can charge cost sharing, exceptions to the rule, and more.
Recent Announcements
Voluntary nationwide recall: Atorvastatin (Alkem – October)
Ascend Laboratories LLC is recalling multiple lots of Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets USP. Atorvastatin is used for the treatment of high cholesterol and to reduce the risk of certain cardiovascular events, such as heart attack and stroke.Nov. 2025Pharmacy Updates
October 2025 UPMC for You and UPMC Community HealthChoices formulary update
Effective Oct. 1, 2025, Xifaxan and Retin-A (cream, gel) will no longer be covered by UPMC for You and UPMC Community HealthChoices due to nonparticipation in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program.Oct. 2025Pharmacy Updates
Voluntary nationwide recall: Ocaliva (Intercept – September)
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is voluntarily withdrawing Ocaliva® (obeticholic acid) from the market. Ocaliva is used to treat a rare liver disease called primary biliary cholangitis (PBC).Oct. 2025Pharmacy Updates