Get Optumrx Prior Auth

Prior authorization (PA) requires your doctor to tell us why you are taking a medication to determine if it will be covered under your pharmacy benefit. Some medications must be reviewed because they may: Only be approved or effective for safely treating specific conditions.

Fax 1-800-491-7997 – Send a complete prescription using the Physician Fax Form.

Submitting a PA request to OptumRx via phone or fax above. For urgent requests, please call us at 1-800-711-4555. (Hours: 5am PST to 10pm PST, Monday through Friday.)

Please call us at 800.753. 2851 to submit a verbal prior authorization request if you are unable to use Electronic Prior Authorization. Prior Authorization criteria is available upon request.

Call 1-800-791-7658 Provide a verbal prescription directly to Optum Rx pharmacists dedicated to our health care providers.

Submitting a PA request to OptumRx via phone or fax above. For urgent requests, please call us at 1-800-711-4555. (Hours: 5am PST to 10pm PST, Monday through Friday.)

Call OptumRx customer service at 888-239-1301 or. Call the OptumRx prior authorization team at 800-711-4555 or. Have your provider fax OptumRx at 844-403-1028.

Fax this form to: 1-866-434-5523 Phone: 1-866-434-5524 OptumRx will provide a response within 24 hours upon receipt.