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Vol. 2026 · Bill Detail · Special Edition

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VA · HB481INTRO · 4 COSPONSORS

Prior authorization; requiring physician review for denial.

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Prohibits a health insurance carrier from making an adverse determination of a prior authorization request (i) for prescription drugs unless such denial has been reviewed and approved by a licensed physician or, if a licensed physician is not available, by a licensed pharmacist or (ii) for health care services unless such adverse determination has been reviewed and approved by (a) a licensed physician; (b) in the case of mental health s…

Source: OpenStates · fetched April 13, 2026

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Sponsorship · 5 Sponsors
Democrat5Republican0Independent0Other0
  • D · PrimePatrick Hope
  • D · CoElizabeth Bennett-Parker
  • D · CoRae Cousins
  • D · CoMarcia Price
  • D · CoKathy Tran
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