Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2024
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Dec 2024): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
What this bill does
H.R. 8702 would establish new requirements for Medicare Advantage plans that use prior authorization for medical items and services. These plans would need to implement electronic prior authorization programs and meet specific enrollee protection standards starting with plan years on or after January 1, 2027. They would also be required to meet transparency requirements regarding their prior authorization processes beginning January 1, 2026.
The bill directly affects Medicare Advantage plans and the seniors enrolled in them. Medicare Advantage plans would be required to report detailed data on their prior authorization practices, including approval and denial rates, appeal information, and the use of technology in decision-making. This information would be published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 12, 2024, and has been referred to two committees. It was previously introduced in a prior session of Congress but did not receive a vote. Further action would depend on committee review and potential votes by the full House and Senate.
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Timeline
17 Dec 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 8702 do?
- H.R. 8702 would establish new requirements for Medicare Advantage plans that use prior authorization for medical items and services. These plans would need to implement electronic prior authorization programs and meet specific enrollee protection standards starting with plan years on or after January 1, 2027. They would also be required to meet transparency requirements regarding their prior authorization processes beginning January 1, 2026. The bill directly affects Medicare Advantage plans and the seniors enrolled in them. Medicare Advantage plans would be required to report detailed data on their prior authorization practices, including approval and denial rates, appeal information, and the use of technology in decision-making. This information would be published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 12, 2024, and has been referred to two committees. It was previously introduced in a prior session of Congress but did not receive a vote. Further action would depend on committee review and potential votes by the full House and Senate.
- Has H.R. 8702 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 8702. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 8702?
- H.R. 8702 was sponsored by Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16] (R-PA), with 231 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 8702?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (17 Dec 2024).
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