SSB 3094: SSB 3094

What it does

This bill relates to Medicaid processes, procedures, and oversight. Division I of the bill provides for streamlined processes and oversight under the Medicaid program. The bill requires the department of human services (DHS) to provide for the streamlining of and consistency in Medicaid program processes and procedures relating to prior authorization requirements; utilization of uniform payment authorization criteria and compliance with contract provisions related to timely payment; and the submission and tracking of claims, claims disputes, claims reconsiderations, and appeals on the Medicaid managed care organization’s website.

Senate subcommittee · named January 28, 2020

• Sen. Dan Dawson (R) · dan.dawson@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Jake Chapman (R)
• Sen. Janet Petersen (D) · janet.petersen@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 18 for, 4 against

For: American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy; Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa; Common Good Iowa; EveryStep; Hospice and Palliative Care Association; IA Mental Health Planning Council; Iowa Association of Community Providers; Iowa Behavioral Health Association (IBHA); Iowa Community Action Association; Iowa Head Start Association; Iowa Hospital Association; Iowa Occupational Therapy Association; and 6 more

Against: Americas Health Insurance Plans (AHIP); Delta Dental of Iowa; Federation of Iowa Insurers; Iowa Total Care, A Subsidiary of Centene Corporation

In plain words

1. January 28, 2020Filed in the Senate and sent to the Commerce committee
2. January 28, 2020Senate subcommittee named: Dawson, Chapman and Petersen
3. February 12, 2020Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes