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MT HB399

Bill

Status

Passed

4/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jonathan Karlen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits prior authorization for formulary oral and inhaled nonbiologic generic prescription drugs that are not controlled substances or Medicare Part D specialty tier drugs
  • Prohibits prior authorization for formulary inhaled prescription drugs (generic or brand name) used to treat asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or chronic lung disease
  • Prohibits prior authorization for formulary generic or brand name insulin for patients diagnosed with diabetes
  • Requires adverse determinations during prior authorization to be made by a physician whose specialty focuses on the condition being treated
  • Requires insurers making adverse determinations to provide written notice including a list of reasonable therapeutic alternatives covered by the formulary

Legislative Description

Revise prior authorization laws

Health

Last Action

Chapter Number Assigned

4/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Business, Labor and Economic Affairs3/5/2025
Business & Labor2/10/2025
Human Services2/6/2025

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