HB544

Generally revise health insurance laws relating to health utilization review

Complete·5/1/25

Montana HB544 revises health insurance laws, prohibiting retroactive denials, allowing biologic prescriptions for minors, and extending coverage for.

Montana HB544 revises health insurance laws by prohibiting retroactive denials of prior approval for covered services, allowing biologic therapies for minors if approved by the FDA and supported by medical literature, and extending coverage for dependents of certain public servants. The bill also mandates coverage for well-child care, diabetic education, and other specified treatments. It applies to health insurance policies issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

48 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 21, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Business, Labor and Economic Affairs Hearing

Feb 21, 2025

8:00 AM

House Business and Labor Hearing

History

May 5, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 1, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

Apr 22, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President