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Prior Authorization Relief Act

Key claim: The Prior Authorization Relief Act (S3762) was introduced in the 119th Congress and referred to the Senate Finance Committee, aiming to reduce prior authorization burdens in healthcare coverage.

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(S3762 · 119th Congress) Latest action (2026-02-03): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Why this matters

Prior authorization is a leading friction point in coverage decisions, delaying or denying access to prescribed care under Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and commercial plans. S3762 adds a Senate vehicle to a growing legislative cluster (HR9192, HR9396, related CMS rulemaking) seeking to constrain payer utilization-management practices, though at introduction it carries no binding effect on what patients pay or receive.

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Prior Authorization Relief Act
Stage: introduced · congress · 03-feb-2026

The Prior Authorization Relief Act (S3762) was introduced in the 119th Congress and referred to the Senate Finance Committee, aiming to reduce prior authorization burdens in healthcare coverage.

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External: congress:119-s-3762:introduced

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