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AL SB27
Bill
AI Summary
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Health insurers must communicate to prescribers within three business days of receiving a fully completed prior authorization request whether the request is approved, denied, or requires supplementation.
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Health insurers must communicate approval or denial to prescribers within three business days of receiving properly completed supplementation information.
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Communications must be made electronically, telephonically, or by facsimile to the prescriber or their designee.
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Defines "health insurer" to include sickness and accident insurance companies, health maintenance organizations, nonprofit hospital service corporations, health care service plans, and other entities providing health insurance or benefits.
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The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Health care, require health insurer to act on prior authorization request or supplementation to prior authorization request within 72 hours of receipt with regard to prescriptions
Health Care
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Banking and Insurance
1/11/2022