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H.J.Res.187

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".

Introduced·5/19/26

Congress disapproves a Medicare rule on prior authorization for certain services under the WISeR Model.

The bill disapproves a rule by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding prior authorization for select services in the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model. This rule, published on July 1, 2025, mandates that certain Medicare services require prior authorization to reduce wasteful and inappropriate services. The disapproval means the rule will have no force or effect.

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History

May 19

House

Introduced in House

May 19

House

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.