Washington F252-127-000: CGRP Antagonist for Migraine

Washington prescribers request coverage of a CGRP receptor antagonist for chronic migraine accepted on a workers' compensation claim with this one-page form. Initial requests must meet all criteria: migraine causally related to the injury, a 3-month headache diary, International Headache Society chronic migraine criteria, three failed prophylaxis drugs from two classes, managed medication overuse and a time-limited rehabilitative plan.

Who completes it

The prescribing provider completes section 1, then section 2 for an initial request or section 3 for continued coverage, and signs section 4.

Submitting and payment

How to submit it
Fax it with supporting documentation, including the headache diary, to L&I's Office of the Medical Director at the number on the form.
Who pays
The form lists no billing code; its criteria decide whether the insurer covers the drug.

Good to know

  • Continued coverage after the 90-day trial requires good tolerance, at least a 50% reduction in monthly headache days with the diary attached, and a rehabilitative benefit such as return to work.
  • Medication overuse is defined on the form as triptans on 10 or more days a month or analgesics on 15 or more days a month.
  • Prophylaxis options listed include divalproex or valproate, topiramate, amitriptyline, venlafaxine, metoprolol, propranolol and timolol.
  • Massage therapy is not a covered benefit for chronic migraine under L&I's physical medicine payment policy.

Get the official form

Download the current version from the source each time; forms change without notice.

Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide (CGRP) Receptor Antagonist for Treatment of Chronic Migraine

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Frequently asked questions

What are L&I's criteria for a CGRP antagonist?

For the initial course, all must be met: chronic migraine causally related to the industrial injury, a headache diary of at least 3 months, IHS chronic migraine criteria, at least three prophylaxis drugs from two classes tried, managed medication overuse, and use as part of a time-limited rehabilitative plan.

How is CGRP coverage renewed by L&I?

Complete section 3: whether the drug was well tolerated during the 90-day trial, whether headache days dropped at least 50% from baseline (attach the diary), and whether the trial brought rehabilitative benefit, such as participation in vocational rehabilitation or return to work.