VA LEG Electronic Prior Authorization

Published on: Apr 9, 2025

On Mar. 21, VA LEG enacted electronic prior authorization, report bill.

  • VA LEG enacted bill HB 2525 re health insurance; electronic prior authorization, report.
  • Document dated Mar. 21, 2025, was received on Apr. 7 due to a fixed feed.
  • Bill Provisions
  • Requires that the online process a carrier is required to maintain starting Jul. 1, 2025
  • must link directly to the real-time patient out-of-pocket costs for the prescription drug.
  • Modifies the requirements and reporting timeline of the work group on electronic prior authorization established by the State Corporation Commission's Bureau of Insurance.
  • Legislative History
  • On Jan. 8, 2025, bill introduced in the House; on Feb. 4, 2025, bill passed the House.
  • On Feb. 5, 2025, bill introduced in Senate; on Feb. 19, 2025, bill passed the Senate.
  • On Mar. 21, 2025, governor signed bill into law, assigned Chapter 284 (Chapter 284).
  • Effectiveness
  • Bill provisions become effective on Jul. 1, 2025.
Regulators
VA LEG
Entity Types
CNSM; Ins
Reference
Ch. 284, Bill HB2525, 3/21/2025;
Functions
Claims/Accelerated Benefits; Compliance; Legal; Operations; Product Administration
Countries
United States of America
Category
State
N/A
Products
Insurance; Insurance-Health
Rule Type
Final
Regions
Am
Rule Date
Mar 21, 2025
Effective Date
Jul 1, 2025
Rule ID
249790
Linked to
N/A
Reg. Last Update
Mar 21, 2025
Report Section
US Insurance