S 3018
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2021
Take action
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Bill overview
The Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 aims to improve the process of obtaining prior authorization for healthcare services under Medicare Advantage plans. It requires these plans to establish electronic prior authorization programs with real-time decision capabilities, annually publish transparency data on prior authorization requests and outcomes, and implement beneficiary protection standards. The bill also seeks to ensure that Medicare Advantage plans regularly review and update their prior authorization requirements based on provider performance and clinical guidelines.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Benjamin L. Cardin
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yoursRead the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.