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Rilonacept (Arcalyst)
EVICORE-MEDICAL_DRUG-2ED41DE7
EviCore by Evernorth
Effective: January 1, 2019
Updated: January 13, 2026
created · Dec 4, 2025
Policy Summary
Arcalyst (rilonacept) is covered only for the FDA‑approved indication—treatment of CAPS (Familial Cold Auto‑inflammatory Syndrome and Muckle‑Wells Syndrome) in patients aged ≥12 years—and not for off‑label uses. Coverage requires documentation of diagnosis and age, absence of active/chronic infection, confirmation it will not be given with TNF‑inhibitors, and approvals are issued for up to 12 months with clinical records for renewal.
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"Documentation that Arcalyst will not be given in combination with a TNF-inhibitor (e."
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