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Sebelipase Alfa Injections (Kanuma®)
EVICORE-MEDICAL_DRUG-CA8057F7
EviCore by Evernorth
Effective: July 1, 2022
Updated: January 13, 2026
created · Dec 4, 2025
Policy Summary
Sebelipase alfa (Kanuma) is covered only for the FDA‑approved treatment of lysosomal acid lipase (LAL) deficiency and is not covered for other indications. Coverage requires documented deficient LAL enzyme activity (leukocytes, fibroblasts, or liver) or an LAL gene mutation, prescription or consultation with a geneticist, endocrinologist, metabolic disorder subspecialist, or lysosomal storage disorder specialist, approval limited to 12 months, and dosing limited to ≤3 mg/kg IV no more than once weekly with supporting lab/genetic and clinical documentation.
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Key requirements from the full policy
"Treatment of individuals with lysosomal acid lipase (LAL) deficiency (FDA-approved indication)."
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