HF 2472 (LSB 5795YH (2) 90)

HOUSE FILE 2472

BY  EHLERT, BUCK, and MADISON

A BILL FOR

An Act relating to prior authorization requirements for the treatment of cancer.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  Section 514F.8, Code 2024, is amended by adding the following new subsection:
   NEW SUBSECTION.  3A.  A utilization review organization or a health carrier shall not require prior authorization for health care services that are recommended by a covered person’s health care provider based on the national comprehensive cancer network protocols.
EXPLANATION
The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with
the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly.
   This bill relates to prior authorization requirements for the treatment of cancer. Under the bill, a utilization review organization or a health carrier shall not require prior authorization for health care services that are recommended by a covered person’s health care provider based on the national comprehensive cancer network protocols.