California AB539 amends health insurance rules to ensure prior authorizations remain valid for at least one year.

California AB539 amends the Health and Safety Code and the Insurance Code to ensure that prior authorizations for health care services remain valid for at least one year from the date of approval. This applies to both health insurers and health care service plans. The one-year validity period can be extended if the treating provider requests a shorter period. The bill also clarifies that prior authorizations cannot exceed the validity period for prescription drugs established by state or federal law. This change aims to provide stability and predictability in health care coverage for patients.

California AB539 amends health insurance rules to ensure prior authorizations remain valid for at least one year.

California AB539 amends the Health and Safety Code and the Insurance Code to ensure that prior authorizations for health care services remain valid for at least one year from the date of approval. This applies to both health insurers and health care service plans. The one-year validity period can be extended if the treating provider requests a shorter period. The bill also clarifies that prior authorizations cannot exceed the validity period for prescription drugs established by state or federal law. This change aims to provide stability and predictability in health care coverage for patients.