2013 Senate Bill 179 / Public Act 31

Revise insurance drug pre-approval details

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 12, 2013

Introduced by Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker (R-20)

To require Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance policies 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 bill pass.

March 20, 2013

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 97 to 11 (details)

To require Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance policies that require prior authorization for prescription drug reimbursements to use a standardized prior authorization form.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

May 14, 2013