Rhode Island S2561 limits prior authorization requirements for rehabilitative and habilitative services, exempting the first twelve visits of a new.

Rhode Island S2561 aims to limit prior authorization requirements for rehabilitative and habilitative services, including physical therapy and occupational therapy. The bill prohibits insurers from requiring prior authorization for the first twelve visits of a new episode of care and for ninety days following a chronic pain diagnosis. It also mandates that insurers respond to prior authorization requests within twenty-four hours, with delays resulting in automatic approval.

Rhode Island S2561 limits prior authorization requirements for rehabilitative and habilitative services, exempting the first twelve visits of a new.

Rhode Island S2561 aims to limit prior authorization requirements for rehabilitative and habilitative services, including physical therapy and occupational therapy. The bill prohibits insurers from requiring prior authorization for the first twelve visits of a new episode of care and for ninety days following a chronic pain diagnosis. It also mandates that insurers respond to prior authorization requests within twenty-four hours, with delays resulting in automatic approval.