SB20

Prior Authorization & Prescription Drugs

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New Mexico SB20 standardizes prior authorization processes for health insurers and pharmacy benefits managers, exempts certain drugs from prior.

New Mexico SB20 establishes a standardized prior authorization process for health insurers and pharmacy benefits managers. It mandates the use of a uniform prior authorization form and an electronic portal for submitting and auto-adjudicating requests. The bill exempts certain medications, such as those for autoimmune disorders and cancer, from prior authorization if prescribed based on a medical necessity determination. It also prohibits step therapy requirements for these medications.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

43 Yea

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6 Nay

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21 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 16

9:00 AM

House Health & Human Services Committee

Feb 10

12:00 AM

Senate Tax, Business and Transportation Committee

History

Mar 6

Senate

Signed by Governor - Chapter 47 - Mar. 6

Feb 19

House

Passed in the House of Representatives - Y:43 N:6

Feb 16

House

HHHC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation