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This bill aims to simplify the prior authorization process for health insurance by preventing health insurers from requiring a new prior authorization for a healthcare service or treatment if the insured patient has already received prior authorization for the same service from their previous health insurance provider within the same calendar year. Prior authorization is a requirement where patients must obtain approval from their insurance company before receiving certain medical services or treatments. The proposed legislation seeks to reduce administrative burden and potential delays in patient care by eliminating the need for patients to go through the prior authorization process again when they change health insurance providers. By preventing insurers from requiring duplicate prior authorizations, the bill intends to streamline healthcare access and reduce potential obstacles for patients who switch health insurance plans. The bill would apply to all health insurance providers and cover any healthcare service or treatment that was previously authorized by the patient's prior insurance plan.

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