SB483

Generally revise health care laws

Failed·5/23/25
Introduced Text

Montana SB483 revises health care laws, focusing on step therapy protocols and patient access to necessary medications.

Montana SB483 generally revises health care laws, specifically addressing step therapy protocols and patient access to necessary medications. The bill mandates that clinical review criteria for step therapy protocols be based on clinical practice guidelines and must be endorsed by a multidisciplinary panel of experts. It requires insurers and utilization review organizations to provide clear and convenient processes for patients and prescribers to request exceptions to step therapy protocols.

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Roll Call Votes

(S) Business, Labor and Economic Affairs--To Table

11 Yea

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1 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 AM

Senate Business, Labor and Economic Affairs Hearing

History

May 23, 2025

Senate

(S) Died in Process

Mar 12, 2025

Senate

(S) Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal

Mar 6, 2025

Senate

(S) Fiscal Note Printed