S. 1816 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025
S. 1816 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on May 20, 2025, sponsored by Roger Marshall with 71 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 20, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 71
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 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; (2) annually submit to the CMS for publication specified prior authorization information, including the percentage of request…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Roger Marshall (R-KS). Co-sponsors: 38 Democrats, 32 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 20, 2025
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (May 20, 2025)
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