SB1258

PRIOR AUTH-PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

Introduced·1/28/25
Introduced Text

Illinois SB1258 prohibits health insurance issuers from requiring prior authorization for certain prescription drugs.

Illinois SB1258 amends the Prior Authorization Reform Act to prohibit health insurance issuers from requiring prior authorization for specific prescription drugs. This includes insulin, HIV prevention and treatment medications, viral hepatitis medication, estrogen, progesterone, and HIV pre-exposure and post-exposure prophylaxis drugs. The prohibition applies to drugs prescribed for six or more consecutive months by a healthcare professional, regardless of their status as a non-preferred medication under the patient's health insurance coverage.

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Assignments Committee
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History

Mar 27

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Mar 27

Senate

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Mar 13

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026