Regards health insurance, Medicaid prior authorization

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill creates uniform standards for how insurers and Medicaid process prior‑authorization requests, requiring electronic submissions that meet the NCPDP SCRIPT standard and setting strict response deadlines. It also mandates advance notice of any new requirements, public posting of those requirements, and a fast‑track appeal process with clinical‑peer review. The measures affect insurers, health‑care practitioners, and patients covered by private or Medicaid plans.

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Hearings

• Senate Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology: S. B. No. 160, S. B. No. 175, Sub. H. B. No. 220, S. B. No. 338, S. B. No. 336, S. B. No. 256, Am. H. B. No. 332, Am. H. B. No. 21, Trevor Black - Banking Commission, Tracey Craig - Banking Commission, Chauncey Cochran - Bureau of Workers' Compensation Board of Directors, Peggy Griffith - Bureau of Workers' Compensation Board of Directors, David Johnson - Bureau of Workers' Compensation Board of Directors
  Senate Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology · Jun 9, 2026
• House Insurance: H. B. No. 220, H. B. No. 579, H. B. No. 716, H. B. No. 682
  House Insurance · Mar 17, 2026
• House Insurance: H. B. No. 220, H. B. No. 271, H. B. No. 589, H. B. No. 593, H. B. No. 192
  House Insurance · Mar 11, 2026
• House Insurance: H. B. No. 589, H. B. No. 652, H. B. No. 453, H. B. No. 230, H. B. No. 220
  House Insurance · Feb 17, 2026
• House Insurance: H. B. No. 220, H. B. No. 374
  House Insurance · Oct 28, 2025

History

1. Apr 15, 2026Referred to committee
2. Mar 26, 2026Introduced
3. Mar 25, 2026Passed
4. Mar 17, 2026Reported - Substitute
5. Apr 9, 2025Referred to committee
6. Apr 1, 2025Introduced

Sponsors

• Heidi Workman (R) · sponsor

Bill text

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