Prohibits Medicaid service providers from requiring prior authorization...
Prohibits Medicaid service providers from requiring prior authorization for antiretroviral prescription drugs for the treatment or prevention of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
This bill aims to stop Medicaid service providers from needing to get approval before they can prescribe antiretroviral drugs used to treat or prevent HIV/AIDS. This would make it easier for people on Medicaid to get these necessary medications without delays.
It would directly benefit Medicaid patients who need antiretroviral drugs for HIV/AIDS treatment or prevention. By removing the prior authorization requirement, it could help ensure they get timely care and avoid treatment interruptions.
The bill was introduced on January 8, 2025, and after passing both the Assembly and Senate, it was delivered to the governor on December 8, 2025. However, the governor vetoed the bill on December 19, 2025. This means the bill did not become law.
