12/21/2020

Prior Authorization and Step Therapy DELAY Care and Treatment for Michigan Patients

UPDATE: SB 612 stopped at the House

During the week of December 14th the Senate moved a revised and deeply flawed version of SB 612 on to the House.

Thanks in part to your efforts, we’re happy to report that we were successful in stopping the bill.

On December 21st, the House formally adjourned for the session, effectively ending the possibility of this flawed version of SB 612 becoming law—it’s an important victory for us as we close out 2020, and certainly something to build upon as we head into the New Year.

Looking ahead to 2021 and the beginning of a new legislative sessions, we will continue our fight to address this important issue. Prior authorization is still an abused and overused practice that insurance companies use to deny patients the care and treatment they need. It’s a problem that must be addressed and this coalition remains committed to the fight for meaningful reform.