Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2021

Senate Bill 3018 - Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2021: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 3018 Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/30/2022, 7:48 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3018

Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2021

This bill establishes several requirements and standards relating to prior authorization processes under Medicare Advantage (MA) plans.

Specifically, MA plans must (1) establish an electronic prior authorization program that meets specified standards, including the ability to provide real-time decisions in response to requests for items and services that are routinely approved; (2) annually publish specified prior authorization information, including the percentage of requests approved and the average response time; and (3) meet other standards, as set by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, relating to the quality and timeliness of prior authorization determinations.

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Current Status of Bill S 3018

Bill S 3018 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 20, 2021. Bill S 3018 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on October 20, 2021. Bill S 3018's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of October 20, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3018

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3018

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures

- Congressional oversight

- Department of Health and Human Services

- Government information and archives

- Government studies and investigations

- Government trust funds

- Health care coverage and access

- Medicare

- Performance measurement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3018

Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2021

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans, and for other purposes.