3/25/22 - Lawmakers Consider Health Care and Insurance Approval Bill

Friday, March 25, 2022 at 8:41 AM

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The Michigan Legislature votes to speed health care approvals and make it easier for those needing extra care.

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan insurers that require health providers to get pre-approval to cover treatment would have to promptly respond to doctors’ requests or they would be automatically granted under legislation headed to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for her expected signature.

The bill received final approval Thursday.

Advocates say the measure would speed delays in care and provide more transparency around the prior authorization process.

Starting in June 2023, a non-urgent request would be deemed as granted unless an insurer acts to grant or deny it or requires additional information within nine days.

The time limit would be seven days beginning in June 2024.

 

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