RELATING TO INSURER PRIOR AUTHORIZATION.

SB 832 would require health insurance companies to align their prior authorization processes with Medicare's established standards. This affects both insurers (who must adjust their internal procedures) and patients (who need pre-approval for medical treatments). The key provision mandates insurers to follow Medicare's existing rules for approving services, rather than using their own separate requirements. The policy change aims to reduce delays in patients receiving necessary care by standardizing approval processes.