PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REFORM ACT Senate SponsorsSen. Linda Holmes-Christopher Belt and Omar Aquino 1/10/2023SenateSession Sine Die New Act215 ILCS 134/45.2215 ILCS 134/70305 ILCS 5/5-5.12d newCreates the Prior Authorization Reform Act. Provides requirements concerning disclosure and review of prior authorization requirements, denial of claims or coverage by a utilization review program, and the implementation of prior authorization requirements or restrictions. Provides requirements concerning a utilization review program's obligations with respect to prior authorizations in nonurgent circumstances, urgent health care services, and emergency health care services. Provides that a utilization review program shall not require prior authorization under specified circumstances. Provides requirements concerning the length of prior authorizations. Provides that health care services are automatically deemed authorized if a utilization review program fails to comply with the requirements of the Act. Provides that the Director of Insurance may impose an administrative fine not to exceed $250,000 for violations of the Act. Defines terms. Amends the Managed Care Reform and Patient Rights Act to provide that an insurer that provides prescription drug benefits must comply with the requirements of the Prior Authorization Reform Act. Provides that if prior authorization for covered post-stabilization services is required by a health care plan, the plan shall comply with the requirements of the Prior Authorization Reform Act. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to provide that all managed care organizations shall comply with the requirements of the Prior Authorization Reform Act. Makes other changes. Effective January 1, 2022. 2/9/2021SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes 2/9/2021SenateFirst Reading 2/9/2021SenateReferred to Assignments 3/24/2021SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt 3/24/2021SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino 1/10/2023SenateSession Sine Die