Kentucky Governor signs prior authorization reform into law
A House bill (HB176) that aims to streamline healthcare provider approval processes has been signed into law by the Governor. The legislation, titled "AN ACT relating to prior authorization," seeks to reduce administrative burdens on healthcare providers and improve patient access to necessary treatments.
The bill establishes new requirements for insurance companies to provide timely responses to prior authorization requests from healthcare providers. It also mandates that insurers maintain a transparent process for patients and providers to appeal denied authorizations.
Chief sponsor K. Moser, representing District 64, led the effort with support from six co-sponsors including B. Chester-Burton and B. McCool. The bill has now been signed into law by the Governor following its passage in both chambers of the Kentucky legislature.
The legislation was passed unanimously on March 30, enrolled and signed by legislative leaders and delivered to the Governor on March 31 before being officially signed into law on April 12 (Acts Ch. 102).
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