What is Project Hep Cure?
Project Hep Cure is an initiative to cure hepatitis C by making prescription MAVYRET® available to all MO HealthNet participants at no cost. MAVYRET® is an 8-week* treatment that is proven to cure hepatitis C 98 percent of the time. Anyone who has MO HealthNet coverage and has tested positive for hepatitis C is eligible for treatment.
*Standard 8-week treatment is used for eligible patients as determined by their healthcare provider
Who should be screened for hepatitis C?
The CDC recommends anyone age 18 and older get a one-time test for hepatitis C. Pregnant women should be tested during each pregnancy. Additionally, consider testing any patients who have the following risk factors:
- Are a baby boomer (born between 1945-1965) or a millennial (born between 1981-1996)
- Have been exposed to unsterilized needles
- Have liver disease
- Have HIV/AIDS
- Have received dialysis
Do I need prior authorization to prescribe treatment?
No, prescription MAVYRET® does not require prior authorization. It is also important to note there are:
- No provider restrictions
- No fibrosis restrictions
- No sobriety restrictions
Provider Resources
Project Hep Cure Provider Toolkit
Material to help educate others about Project Hep Cure
Download the Project Hep Cure Provider Toolkit
FAQs
Learn more about Project Hep Cure & how to help
MAVYRET®
Learn more about treating hepatitis C with MAVYRET®
AbbVie Resources
Provider guides for every stage of treatment
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