H.R. 3173 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2021
H.R. 3173 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) has passed the house — introduced on May 13, 2021, sponsored by Suzan K. DelBene with 326 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- May 13, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 326
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2022 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 approv…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Suzan K. DelBene (D-WA). Co-sponsors: 191 Democrats, 135 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 13, 2021
- Passed the HouseSep 14, 2022
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate. (Sep 15, 2022)
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