creating a bypass mechanism for health insurer step therapy protocols when medically necessary.

Summary

The measure creates a process for patients to skip step‑therapy requirements imposed by insurers if a physician determines the treatment is medically necessary. It would affect patients needing certain drugs, their doctors, and health insurers. The bill is intended to improve access to needed care and is currently referred to a committee for an interim study.

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