S. 1816: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025

S. 1816 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. Medicare Advantage health plans currently use varying methods, including faxes and proprietary online portals, to handle prior authorization requests where doctors must get approval before providing certain treatments. Under this bill, plans must establish… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.