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NE LB467

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Merv Riepe

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Health carriers and utilization review agents must implement and maintain a prior authorization application programming interface (API) by January 1, 2028, in accordance with federal regulations at 45 C.F.R. 156.223(b)

  • The prior authorization API requirement does not apply to requests for coverage of prescription drugs

  • Amends Nebraska's Utilization Review Act (sections 44-5416 to 44-5431) to incorporate the new API requirement

  • References federal regulation 45 C.F.R. 156.221(b)(1)(v) for the definition of "drug" as it existed on January 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Provide a duty to implement a prior authorization application programming interface under the Utilization Review Act

Last Action

Title printed. Carryover bill

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Banking, Commerce and Insurance1/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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