Prior Authorization Accountability Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (25 Jun 2026): Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
What this bill does
H.R. 9396, the Prior Authorization Accountability Act, would require health insurance plans and issuers that use prior authorization for services or items to publicly report detailed data. This data would include a list of services requiring prior authorization, the percentage and number of requests approved or denied, and information on appeals. It would also require reporting on the time taken to make determinations and the use of technology in those decisions.
This bill would affect group health plans, health insurance issuers, and ultimately individuals covered by these plans. The requirements would apply to plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2027. The bill also makes changes related to qualified health plans offered through an Exchange, requiring them to display the previously mentioned prior authorization data for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2029.
As of its introduction on June 23, 2026, this bill has been referred to multiple committees in the House of Representatives: Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce. For the bill to advance, these committees would need to consider it, and then it would potentially proceed to the House floor for a vote. If passed by the House, it would then move to the Senate for consideration.
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Timeline
25 Jun 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9396 do?
- H.R. 9396, the Prior Authorization Accountability Act, would require health insurance plans and issuers that use prior authorization for services or items to publicly report detailed data. This data would include a list of services requiring prior authorization, the percentage and number of requests approved or denied, and information on appeals. It would also require reporting on the time taken to make determinations and the use of technology in those decisions. This bill would affect group health plans, health insurance issuers, and ultimately individuals covered by these plans. The requirements would apply to plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2027. The bill also makes changes related to qualified health plans offered through an Exchange, requiring them to display the previously mentioned prior authorization data for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2029. As of its introduction on June 23, 2026, this bill has been referred to multiple committees in the House of Representatives: Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce. For the bill to advance, these committees would need to consider it, and then it would potentially proceed to the House floor for a vote. If passed by the House, it would then move to the Senate for consideration.
- Has H.R. 9396 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9396. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9396?
- H.R. 9396 was sponsored by Rep. Goldman, Craig A. [R-TX-12] (R-TX), with 6 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9396?
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. (25 Jun 2026).
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