The bill aims to improve timely access to care for seniors by establishing requirements for prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans.
The Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements for the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. It mandates that plans implement an electronic prior authorization program, providing secure electronic transmission of prior authorization requests and responses. The bill also requires plans to meet enrollee protection standards and transparency requirements, including timely responses to prior authorization requests and the publication of relevant data.
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