An Act To Ensure Ongoing Access To Medications And Care For Chronic Conditions And Conditions Requiring Long-Term Care By Changing Requirements For Prior Authorizations
Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
Summary
The bill would make a prior authorization for chronic or long‑term care treatments valid for the entire course of treatment or at least one year, and it would stop health plans from forcing renewals more often than once every five years. It also bars plans from cutting coverage for services or prescriptions that were approved under a previous plan within 90 days of a new enrollment, unless they give 90 days’ notice.
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