0.5 ML ustekinumab-aekn 90 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe

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ustekinumab-aekn

RxCUI: 2705393

Important: Drug coverage and costs vary by plan and location. Verify coverage directly with your Medicare plan before filling a prescription. This is informational data only and should not replace advice from your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
17.2%
Plan Coverage
874
Plans Covering
T3.2
Avg Tier
100%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for 0.5 ML ustekinumab-aekn 90 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, 0.5 ML ustekinumab-aekn 90 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe (RxNorm concept RXCUI 2705393, generic name ustekinumab-aekn) appears on 93 distinct formulary files spanning 874 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 17.2% of enrollable Part D products, selective placement; verify formulary inclusion before enrolling. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 4, with a cross-plan average of Tier 3.2.

Real-world access to 0.5 ML ustekinumab-aekn 90 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 100% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 97.8% apply quantity limits.

Medicare Part D spending dashboard figures are not published for this drug. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry 0.5 ML ustekinumab-aekn 90 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
93
Plans covering
874
Coverage rate
17.2%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 4
Average tier
Tier 3, Preferred Brand

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
100% of formularies
Step therapy required
0% of formularies
Quantity limits
97.8% of formularies

Tier Distribution Across Plans

27 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
73 plans
Tier 3, Preferred Brand

Standalone Drug Plans (PDP) Covering 0.5 ML ustekinumab-aekn 90 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe

2 standalone prescription drug plans include this drug.

Plan Insurer Tier PA ST Premium States
Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) WELLCARE OF CONNECTICUT, INC. T3 Yes No $0 CT
Wellcare Giveback (HMO-POS) WELLCARE OF CONNECTICUT, INC. T3 Yes No $0 CT

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering 0.5 ML ustekinumab-aekn 90 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe

98 Medicare Advantage plans with Part D drug coverage include this drug.

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
ElderServe MAP (HMO D-SNP) ELDERSERVE HEALTH, INC. T1 Yes $0 NY
Cooperative Advantage (HMO D-SNP) GROUP HEALTH COOPERATIVE OF EAU CLAIRE T1 Yes $0 WI
Longevity Health Plan (PPO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMP T1 Yes $0 NJ
Upper Peninsula Health Plan MI Coordinated Health (HMO D-SNP) UPPER PENINSULA HEALTH PLAN, LLC T1 Yes $0 MI
CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) CARESOURCE GEORGIA CO. T1 Yes $0 GA
HAP CareSource MI Coordinated Health (HMO D-SNP) HAP CARESOURCE T1 Yes $0 MI
Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) Ventura County Medi-Cal Managed Care Commission T1 Yes $0 CA
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) Health Care Service Corporation T1 Yes $0 NM
Blue Cross MA Dual Care Plus Preferred (PPO D-SNP) Health Care Service Corporation T1 Yes $0 NM
Horizon NJ TotalCare (HMO D-SNP) HORIZON HEALTHCARE OF NEW JERSEY, INC. T1 Yes $0 NJ
SecureBlue (HMO D-SNP) HMO Minnesota T1 Yes $0 MN
Hamaspik Medicare Choice (HMO D-SNP) HAMASPIK, INC. T1 Yes $0 NY
SeniorCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) SOUTH COUNTRY HEALTH ALLIANCE T1 Yes $0 MN
AbilityCare (HMO D-SNP) SOUTH COUNTRY HEALTH ALLIANCE T1 Yes $0 MN
Alameda Alliance Wellness (HMO D-SNP) ALAMEDA ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH T1 Yes $0 CA
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF FLORIDA, INC. T1 Yes $4.80 FL
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) HCSC INSURANCE SERVICES COMPANY T1 Yes $4.80 TX
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) GHS INSURANCE COMPANY T1 Yes $5.00 OK
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF MICHIGAN, INC. T1 Yes $8.80 MI
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF ILLINOIS, INC. T1 Yes $15.20 IL
WellSense Added Value (HMO) BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 Yes $21.70 NH
Hamaspik Medicare Select (HMO D-SNP) HAMASPIK, INC. T1 Yes $34.50 NY
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF COLORADO, INC. T1 Yes $35.20 CO
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC. T1 Yes $36.20 NC
Longevity Health Plan (PPO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMP T1 Yes $40.00 NJ
ElderServe Star (HMO I-SNP) ELDERSERVE HEALTH, INC. T1 Yes $58.80 NY
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) LONGEVITY HEALTH PLAN OF NEW YORK, INC. T1 Yes $58.80 NY
The Health Plan SecureCare - Option II (HMO) THE HEALTH PLAN OF WEST VIRGINIA, INC. T3 Yes $0 OH
The Health Plan SecureCare - Option II (HMO) THE HEALTH PLAN OF WEST VIRGINIA, INC. T3 Yes $0 OH, WV
The Health Plan SecureCare Capitol Plan (HMO) THE HEALTH PLAN OF WEST VIRGINIA, INC. T3 Yes $0 WV
The Health Plan SecureChoice Optimum (PPO) THP INSURANCE COMPANY T3 Yes $0 OH, WV
WellSense Signature (HMO) BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER HEALTH PLAN, INC. T3 Yes $0 NH
WellSense Signature Access (PPO) BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER HEALTH PLAN, INC. T3 Yes $0 NH
Community Health Plan of WA Dual Complete (HMO D-SNP) COMMUNITY HEALTH PLAN OF WASHINGTON T3 Yes $0 WA
Community Health Plan of WA Dual Select (HMO D-SNP) COMMUNITY HEALTH PLAN OF WASHINGTON T3 Yes $0 WA
Essence Advantage (HMO) ESSENCE HEALTHCARE, INC. T3 Yes $0 IL, MO
Essence Advantage (HMO) ESSENCE HEALTHCARE, INC. T3 Yes $0 AR, MO
Essence Advantage Select (HMO) ESSENCE HEALTHCARE, INC. T3 Yes $0 IL, MO
Essence Advantage (HMO) ESSENCE HEALTHCARE, INC. T3 Yes $0 IN, KY
Essence Advantage Select (HMO) ESSENCE HEALTHCARE, INC. T3 Yes $0 IL
Essence Advantage Choice (PPO) ESSENCE HEALTHCARE PPO, INC. T3 Yes $0 IL, MO
Essence Advantage Choice (PPO) ESSENCE HEALTHCARE PPO, INC. T3 Yes $0 AR, MO
Essence Advantage Choice (PPO) ESSENCE HEALTHCARE PPO, INC. T3 Yes $0 IL
Network Health Select (PPO) NETWORK HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION T3 Yes $0 WI
Network Health Go (PPO) NETWORK HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION T3 Yes $0 WI
Network Health Anywhere (PPO) NETWORK HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION T3 Yes $0 WI
Network Health Choice (PPO) NETWORK HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION T3 Yes $0 WI
Network Health Zero (PPO) NETWORK HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION T3 Yes $0 WI
CareSource Dual Advantage Plus (HMO D-SNP) CARESOURCE GEORGIA CO. T3 Yes $0 GA
CareSource MyCare Ohio (HMO D-SNP) CARESOURCE OHIO, INC. T3 Yes $0 OH

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 0.5 ML ustekinumab-aekn 90 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, 0.5 ML ustekinumab-aekn 90 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe is covered by 874 Medicare Part D plans (17.2% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is 0.5 ML ustekinumab-aekn 90 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe on Medicare Part D plans?

0.5 ML ustekinumab-aekn 90 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe averages Tier 3.2 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.

Does 0.5 ML ustekinumab-aekn 90 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe require prior authorization?

100% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for 0.5 ML ustekinumab-aekn 90 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 97.8%.

Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainMedicare Editorial