An Act relative to prior authorization requests
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to address concerns about delays in prior authorization requests for healthcare services. It aims to allow health insurance plans to maintain sufficient staffing levels during evenings, weekends, and holidays to process these requests more efficiently. The bill’s purpose is to reduce the time it takes for patients to receive necessary medical treatments due to authorization delays. The legislation is currently under review by the Financial Services committee.
Key provisions
- Authorizes health insurance plans to ensure adequate staffing during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Focuses on streamlining the process of prior authorization requests.
- Aims to reduce delays in obtaining necessary medical treatments.
- Currently under consideration by the Financial Services committee.
Who is affected
- Health insurance plans
- Patients requiring prior authorization
- Healthcare providers
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