HB1927

Prohibits health carriers from requiring prior authorization of inpatient psychiatric hospital services

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Missouri HB1927 prohibits health carriers from requiring prior authorization for inpatient psychiatric hospital services.

Missouri HB1927 amends state law to prohibit health carriers from requiring prior authorization for inpatient psychiatric hospital services. This means that health carriers cannot mandate that healthcare providers obtain approval before providing these services. The bill defines "inpatient psychiatric hospital services" as those provided to inpatients in mental health facilities for the treatment of mental disorders or illnesses. This change aims to streamline the process for accessing necessary psychiatric care without unnecessary administrative hurdles.

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Emerging Issues Committee
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History

May 15

House

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Jan 8

House

Read Second Time (H)

Jan 7

House

Read First Time (H)