H 1118
An Act relative to prior authorization requests
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to allow health insurance plans greater flexibility in managing their staffing levels, particularly during evenings, weekends, and holidays. It aims to ensure that insurance companies can adequately staff their operations to handle prior authorization requests efficiently. The bill recognizes the need for sufficient resources to process these requests promptly. Ultimately, the goal is to streamline the prior authorization process for patients.
Key provisions
- Authorizes health insurance plans to adjust staffing based on demand.
- Specifically addresses staffing needs during off-peak hours (evenings, weekends, and holidays).
- Relates to the processing of prior authorization requests.
Who is affected
- Health insurance plans
- Patients requiring prior authorization
- Healthcare providers submitting prior authorization requests
Notable changes
- Provides flexibility to insurance companies regarding staffing.
- Addresses potential delays in prior authorization processing due to staffing limitations.
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Primary sponsor
Mark J. Cusack
Cosponsor
Mark J. Cusack
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Bill H.1118 194th (Current)
An Act relative to prior authorization requests
By Representative Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1118) of Mark J. Cusack that health insurance plans be authorized to ensure adequate staffing during evenings, weekends, and holidays. Financial Services.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Mark J. Cusack
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.1118
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Financial Services |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 2/9/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5066 |
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