California SB306 aims to eliminate prior authorization requirements for certain health care services.

California SB306 mandates the Department of Health Care Services to identify and publish a list of covered health care services exempt from prior authorization requirements. Health insurers and health care service plans must cease requiring prior authorization for these services by January 1, 2028. The bill outlines exceptions, such as for outpatient prescription drugs in certain tiers, drugs or devices used for unapproved purposes, experimental or investigational services, and services provided by out-of-network or noncontracting providers.

California SB306 aims to eliminate prior authorization requirements for certain health care services.

California SB306 mandates the Department of Health Care Services to identify and publish a list of covered health care services exempt from prior authorization requirements. Health insurers and health care service plans must cease requiring prior authorization for these services by January 1, 2028. The bill outlines exceptions, such as for outpatient prescription drugs in certain tiers, drugs or devices used for unapproved purposes, experimental or investigational services, and services provided by out-of-network or noncontracting providers.