Relating to preauthorization determinations conducted by physicians of the same specialty as the requesting physician or health care provider.

HB 2639 would require health insurance companies to obtain preauthorization decisions from physicians in the same medical specialty as the provider requesting care. This rule applies to all preauthorization requests for medical services starting January 1, 2026. The bill, effective September 1, 2025, changes how insurers handle prior approval requests by mandating specialty alignment. It directly affects insurers, healthcare providers, and patients needing prior insurance approval for medical services.