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
More Information
- Project Hep Cure FAQs for Providers
- Prescription MAVYRET®
- DHSS Information & Support
- Hepatitis C Patient Brochure (English) (Espanol)
- Hep Cure Provider Toolkit
- Hepatitis C Show Me ECHO