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LA SCR13

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

5/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Pressly

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges Congress to reform prior authorization policies that insurance companies require for medical treatments, procedures, and medications, citing delays and barriers to timely healthcare for Louisiana patients

  • Calls for establishment of clear, standardized timelines for prior authorization decisions and reduction of administrative burdens on healthcare providers

  • Requests elimination of prior authorization requirements for generic medications

  • Advocates for creation of a clear appeals process when prior authorization is denied and oversight mechanisms to ensure insurance company compliance

  • Resolution to be transmitted to the U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, and Louisiana's congressional delegation

Legislative Description

Memorializes Congress to take action relative to the use of prior authorization processes.

CONGRESS

Last Action

Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/13/2025.

6/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Health and Welfare5/20/2025
Health & Welfare4/29/2025

Full Bill Text

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