Prior Authorization Regulations
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Bill Summary - 24LSO-0068 Bill No.: HB0014 Effective: Multiple Dates LSO No.: 24LSO-0068 Enrolled Act No.: HEA No. 0014 Chapter No.: 19 Prime Sponsor: Joint Labor, Health & Social Services Interim Committee Catch Title: Prior authorization regulations. Has Report: No Subject: Regulates the prior authorization process. Summary/Major Elements: This bill requires health insurers and contracted utilization review entities to follow prior authorization regulations that are specified within the bill. The bill authorizes "gold carding", where health care providers would be able to forego prior authorization requirements for certain procedures or medications if they reach a specified threshold of approved prior authorization requests. The bill requires the Department of Insurance to undergo rulemaking and provides definitions. Comments: Has a Delayed Effective Date of January 1, 2026 for the gold carding section of the bill. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.
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The lawmaker supports the bill because Wyoming currently lacks statutes on prior authorization, and this legislation will ensure timely approvals for patients and payments for providers while lowering insurance costs.
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The amendment modifies the bill to include definitions for new terms like 'step therapy protocol' and 'health care provider', changes references from 'physician' to 'health care provider', extends authorization timelines, and adds provisions related to step therapy protocols.
The amendment changes specific sections of the bill by removing certain references to old law numbers and replacing them with new ones.