Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2024
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (13 Jun 2024): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
What this bill does
The Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2024, if enacted, would establish new requirements for Medicare Advantage plans regarding the use of prior authorization for medical items and services. These requirements aim to increase transparency and streamline the process. Starting in 2026, plans would need to meet transparency standards, including reporting data on prior authorization requests, approvals, denials, and appeals. Beginning in 2027, plans would be required to implement electronic prior authorization programs for secure electronic transmission of requests and responses, and meet enrollee protection standards.
This bill would affect individuals enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans and the providers and suppliers who offer them. By requiring plans to adopt electronic systems and provide more information about their prior authorization processes, the bill intends to improve timely access to care for seniors. It also directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish timeframes for Medicare Advantage plans to respond to prior authorization requests.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on June 13, 2024, and referred to the Committee on Finance. It is currently in the committee stage, meaning it will be reviewed and potentially amended by the committee before it could be considered for a vote by the full Senate. The bill did not receive a vote in a previous session of Congress.
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Timeline
13 Jun 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Common questions
- What does S. 4532 do?
- The Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2024, if enacted, would establish new requirements for Medicare Advantage plans regarding the use of prior authorization for medical items and services. These requirements aim to increase transparency and streamline the process. Starting in 2026, plans would need to meet transparency standards, including reporting data on prior authorization requests, approvals, denials, and appeals. Beginning in 2027, plans would be required to implement electronic prior authorization programs for secure electronic transmission of requests and responses, and meet enrollee protection standards. This bill would affect individuals enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans and the providers and suppliers who offer them. By requiring plans to adopt electronic systems and provide more information about their prior authorization processes, the bill intends to improve timely access to care for seniors. It also directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish timeframes for Medicare Advantage plans to respond to prior authorization requests. The bill was introduced in the Senate on June 13, 2024, and referred to the Committee on Finance. It is currently in the committee stage, meaning it will be reviewed and potentially amended by the committee before it could be considered for a vote by the full Senate. The bill did not receive a vote in a previous session of Congress.
- Has S. 4532 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 4532. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 4532?
- S. 4532 was sponsored by Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] (R-KS), with 59 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 4532?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (13 Jun 2024).
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