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Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025
6/12/2025, 1:58 PM
Summary of Bill S 1816
This bill, designated as S. 1816 in the 119th Congress, aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act concerning the utilization of prior authorization within Medicare Advantage plans. The bill was introduced on May 20, 2025.
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Current Status of Bill S 1816
Bill S 1816 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 20, 2025. Bill S 1816 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 20, 2025. Bill S 1816's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of May 20, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1816
Total Number of Sponsors
5Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
5Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
148Democrat Cosponsors
88Republican Cosponsors
60Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1816
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1816
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.
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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1816
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