2013 Senate Bill 178 / Public Act 30

Revise insurance drug pre-approval details

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 12, 2013

Introduced by Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker (R-20)

To require insurance companies that require prior authorization for prescription drug reimbursements to use a standardized prior authorization form.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance

March 6, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 20, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

March 20, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

April 16, 2013

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 25, 2013

Passed in the House 98 to 10 (details)

To require insurance companies that require prior authorization for prescription drug reimbursements to use a standardized prior authorization form.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

May 14, 2013