Specialty medications are prescription drugs that require special handling, administration or monitoring. They are used to treat complex, chronic and often costly conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, hepatitis C and hemophilia. 

View a list of specialty medications

Specialty pharmacy network

Health Partners Plans uses a network of specialty pharmacies to coordinate the delivery of specialty medications.

The following specialty pharmacies are in the Health Partners (Medicaid) network:

Prior authorizations for specialty medications

• If you have been prescribed a specialty medication, please talk to your doctor about submitting a prior authorization request on your behalf. 
• Please discuss with your doctor about choosing a specialty pharmacy to coordinate the delivery of your medication. 
• If a specialty pharmacy is not selected by you or your doctor within 24 hours from receipt of the prior authorization request, we will select a participating pharmacy on your behalf.
• If you have questions, call Member Relations 24/7 at 1-800-553-0784 (TTY 1-877-454-8477).