address preauthorization requirements for certain health care services and utilization review requirements for certain health benefit plans.

SB 87 modifies preauthorization requirements for specific healthcare services and adjusts utilization review standards for certain health benefit plans in South Dakota. The bill directly affects health insurance providers, healthcare facilities, and individuals seeking covered medical services by streamlining approval processes for particular treatments. Key provisions establish new criteria for when preauthorization is required and define how utilization reviews must be conducted to ensure timely access to care. These changes aim to balance cost management with patient access to necessary medical services under existing health benefit plans.