Bills › 91st General Assembly
Relating to prior authorization requirements for the treatment of cancer
Sponsored by Rep. Sean Bagniewski (D), Rep. Timi M. Brown-Powers (D), Rep. Jeff Cooling (D), Rep. Tracy A. Ehlert (D), Rep. Bob Kressig (D), Rep. Brian Meyer (D), Rep. Dr. Megan L. Srinivas (D), Rep. Aime Wichtendahl (D)
Topics:Health care
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 6, 2025
- Stopped: SubcommitteeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: House committeeFunnel: by February 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Insurance companies and review organizations would no longer be allowed to require pre-approval for certain cancer treatments. This rule applies if a doctor recommends a service that follows the national standards set by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.1
Read the official explanation
This bill relates to prior authorization requirements for the treatment of cancer. Under the bill, a utilization review organization or a health carrier shall not require prior authorization for health care services that are recommended by a covered person’s health care provider based on the national comprehensive cancer network protocols.
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91st General Assembly
Earlier and later bills are matched by wording or an identical title.
Tried before
This idea has been filed in an earlier General Assembly. None got through a chamber.
- HF 2472 Relating to prior authorization requirements for the treatment of cancer90th General Assembly · In committee · same titleCleared committee
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