Medical necessity standard-timeline amendments.

Summary

The bill changes the state insurance statutes to require claimants to file a medical‑necessity review request within 30 days and obligates insurers to issue a decision within 45 days of receiving that request. It also mandates that independent review organizations provide written notice of their decision within 45 days (no later than 21 days after receipt) to the claimant, insurer, and the commissioner. The changes would take effect on July 1, 2026.

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