0.5 ML ustekinumab-hmny 90 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Starjemza]

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ustekinumab-hmny

RxCUI: 2725094

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.
2.1%
Plan Coverage
104
Plans Covering
T2.9
Avg Tier
100%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for 0.5 ML ustekinumab-hmny 90 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Starjemza]

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, 0.5 ML ustekinumab-hmny 90 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Starjemza] (RxNorm concept RXCUI 2725094, generic name ustekinumab-hmny) appears on 33 distinct formulary files spanning 104 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 2.1% 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 2.9.

Real-world access to 0.5 ML ustekinumab-hmny 90 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Starjemza] depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 100% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 97% 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-hmny 90 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Starjemza] today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
33
Plans covering
104
Coverage rate
2.1%
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% of formularies

Tier Distribution Across Plans

40 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
16 plans
Tier 3, Preferred Brand
44 plans
Tier 4, Non-Preferred

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering 0.5 ML ustekinumab-hmny 90 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Starjemza]

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

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
PruittHealth Premier D-SNP (HMO D-SNP) PRUITTHEALTH PREMIER, INC. T1 Yes $0 GA
Simpra Advantage Dual Care (PPO D-SNP) SIMPRA ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 Yes $0 AL
Senior Care (HMO I-SNP) ALIGN SENIOR CARE FLORIDA, INC. T1 Yes $4.80 FL
ProCare Advantage (HMO-POS I-SNP) PROCARE ADVANTAGE, LLC T1 Yes $4.80 TX
ProCare Advantage - Kidney Care (HMO-POS C-SNP) PROCARE ADVANTAGE, LLC T1 Yes $4.80 TX
American Health Advantage of Florida (HMO I-SNP) AMERICAN HEALTH PLAN OF FL, INC. T1 Yes $4.80 FL
SECUR Advantage (HMO I-SNP) SECUR INC T1 Yes $4.80 FL
SECUR Enhanced (HMO I-SNP) SECUR INC T1 Yes $4.80 FL
Senior Care (HMO I-SNP) ALIGN SENIOR CARE MI, LLC T1 Yes $8.80 MI
AgeRight Advantage Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) MARQUIS ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 Yes $10.50 OR, WA
Senior Care (HMO I-SNP) ALIGN SENIOR CARE CALIFORNIA INC. T1 Yes $12.00 CA
Liberty Medicare Dual Plan (HMO D-SNP) LIBERTY ADVANTAGE, LLC T1 Yes $14.70 NC
KeyCare Advantage (HMO I-SNP) ISNP VENTURES, LLC T1 Yes $23.20 MD
American Health Advantage of Mississippi (HMO I-SNP) AMERICAN HEALTH PLAN OF MS, INC. T1 Yes $23.80 MS
Senior Care (HMO I-SNP) LIFEWORKS ADVANTAGE, LLC T1 Yes $24.60 VA
PruittHealth Premier (HMO I-SNP) PRUITTHEALTH PREMIER, INC. T1 Yes $25.40 GA
Georgia Health Advantage (HMO I-SNP) GEORGIA ASSURANCE, INC. T1 Yes $25.40 GA
Georgia Health Advantage Choice (HMO I-SNP) GEORGIA ASSURANCE, INC. T1 Yes $25.40 GA
American Health Advantage of Tennessee (HMO I-SNP) AMERICAN HEALTH PLAN, INC. T1 Yes $27.70 TN
Simpra Advantage Nursing Home Plan (PPO I-SNP) SIMPRA ADVANTAGE, INC. T1 Yes $27.70 AL
American Health Advantage of Oklahoma (HMO I-SNP) OKLAHOMA SUPERIOR SELECT, INC. T1 Yes $28.20 OK
NHC Advantage (HMO I-SNP) NHC ADVANTAGE, LLC T1 Yes $31.00 MO, NC, SC, TN
Perennial Advantage Strive (HMO I-SNP) PERENNIAL ADVANTAGE OF OHIO, INC. T1 Yes $31.40 OH
Perennial Advantage Strive (HMO I-SNP) PERENNIAL ADVANTAGE OF COLORADO, INC. T1 Yes $32.70 PA
American Health Advantage of Pennsylvania (HMO I-SNP) AMERICAN HEALTH PLAN OF PENNSYLVANIA INC T1 Yes $32.70 PA
Lagniappe Advantage (PPO I-SNP) LAGNIAPPE ADVANTAGE INSURANCE COMPANY T1 Yes $32.90 LA
American Health Advantage of Louisiana (HMO I-SNP) DIGNITY CARE CORPORATION T1 Yes $32.90 LA
Perennial Advantage Strive (HMO I-SNP) PERENNIAL ADVANTAGE OF COLORADO, INC. T1 Yes $35.20 CO
PruittHealth Premier (HMO I-SNP) PRUITTHEALTH PREMIER NORTH CAROLINA, LLC T1 Yes $35.70 SC
PruittHealth Premier (HMO I-SNP) PRUITTHEALTH PREMIER NORTH CAROLINA, LLC T1 Yes $36.20 NC
Liberty Medicare Advantage Nursing Home Plan (HMO I-SNP) LIBERTY ADVANTAGE, LLC T1 Yes $36.20 NC
American Health Advantage of Utah (HMO I-SNP) AMERICAN HEALTH PLAN OF UT, INC. T1 Yes $37.60 UT
American Health Advantage of Idaho (HMO I-SNP) AMERICAN HEALTH PLAN OF UT, INC. T1 Yes $37.60 ID
American Health Advantage of Indiana (HMO I-SNP) AMERICAN HEALTH PLAN OF INDIANA INC T1 Yes $38.40 IN
Iowa Health Advantage (HMO I-SNP) AMERICAN HEALTH PLAN OF IOWA INC T1 Yes $41.50 IA
Iowa Health Advantage Choice (HMO I-SNP) AMERICAN HEALTH PLAN OF IOWA INC T1 Yes $41.50 IA
American Health Advantage of Missouri (HMO I-SNP) AMERICAN HEALTH PLAN OF MISSOURI, INC. T1 Yes $43.00 MO
American Health Advantage of Missouri Choice (HMO I-SNP) AMERICAN HEALTH PLAN OF MISSOURI, INC. T1 Yes $43.00 MO
Kansas Health Advantage (HMO I-SNP) KANSAS SUPERIOR SELECT, INC. T1 Yes $55.20 KS
Kansas Health Advantage Choice (HMO I-SNP) KANSAS SUPERIOR SELECT, INC. T1 Yes $55.20 KS
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
Geisinger Gold Preferred Complete Rx (PPO) GEISINGER INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY T3 Yes $0 PA
Geisinger Gold Secure Rx (HMO D-SNP) GEISINGER HEALTH PLAN T3 Yes $0 PA
Geisinger Gold Classic 360 Rx (HMO) GEISINGER HEALTH PLAN T3 Yes $0 PA
Geisinger Gold Classic Essential Rx (HMO) GEISINGER HEALTH PLAN T3 Yes $0 PA
Network Health Cares (PPO D-SNP) NETWORK HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION T3 Yes $21.10 WI

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 0.5 ML ustekinumab-hmny 90 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Starjemza] covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, 0.5 ML ustekinumab-hmny 90 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Starjemza] is covered by 104 Medicare Part D plans (2.1% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is 0.5 ML ustekinumab-hmny 90 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Starjemza] on Medicare Part D plans?

0.5 ML ustekinumab-hmny 90 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Starjemza] averages Tier 2.9 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.

Does 0.5 ML ustekinumab-hmny 90 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Starjemza] require prior authorization?

100% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for 0.5 ML ustekinumab-hmny 90 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe [Starjemza]. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 97%.

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