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US S2908

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for electronic prior authorization under Medicare part D for covered part D drugs, and for other purposes.


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Introduced
05/22/2018
In Committee
05/22/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for electronic prior authorization under Medicare part D for covered part D drugs, and for other purposes. This bill requires electronic prescription programs to enable the secure transmittal of prior authorization requests for covered drugs under the Medicare prescription drug benefit.

AI Summary

This bill requires electronic prescription programs to enable the secure transmission of prior authorization requests for covered drugs under the Medicare prescription drug benefit (Medicare Part D). Specifically, it mandates that by January 1, 2021, Part D plans must have the capability to receive prior authorization requests electronically from prescribing healthcare professionals and respond to those requests electronically, in accordance with technical standards developed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services in consultation with industry stakeholders. The bill aims to streamline the prior authorization process for Medicare Part D drugs.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 05/22/2018)

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