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S.3018: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2021
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Oct. 20, 2021
- Latest Major Action Oct. 20, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
52 (29 Democrats, 23 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Oct. 20, 2021
Bill Summary
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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Oct. 20, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Oct. 20, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) |