Nevada AB463 revises prior authorization requirements for medical and dental care by insurers, including Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance.

Nevada AB463 revises prior authorization requirements for medical and dental care by insurers, including Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program. The bill mandates that insurers file procedures for obtaining prior authorization with the Commissioner of Insurance for approval. Insurers must respond to requests for prior authorization within 48 hours for non-urgent care and 24 hours for urgent care. Insurers are prohibited from requiring prior authorization for certain preventive care, mental health, and cancer treatments.

Nevada AB463 revises prior authorization requirements for medical and dental care by insurers, including Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance.

Nevada AB463 revises prior authorization requirements for medical and dental care by insurers, including Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program. The bill mandates that insurers file procedures for obtaining prior authorization with the Commissioner of Insurance for approval. Insurers must respond to requests for prior authorization within 48 hours for non-urgent care and 24 hours for urgent care. Insurers are prohibited from requiring prior authorization for certain preventive care, mental health, and cancer treatments.