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AB 539·CA·house

Health care coverage: prior authorizations.

Passed One ChamberFiled Feb 11, 2025
Sponsor: Pilar Schiavo (D)
Latest Action

Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

Jul 2, 2026

Summary

The bill changes state law so that once a health plan or insurer approves a prior authorization, it cannot be cancelled or altered after the provider has performed the service in good faith. The authorization must remain in effect for a minimum of one year, or for the full course of treatment if shorter. This protects patients from unexpected coverage changes and makes violations a criminal offense.

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