Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title...
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".
This bill seeks to disapprove a rule proposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, which is part of the Department of Health and Human Services. The rule in question pertains to the "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model." Essentially, the bill aims to block or reject this rule through a process known as congressional disapproval.
The rule, if implemented, would affect Medicare beneficiaries and healthcare providers by requiring prior authorization for certain services, which could potentially reduce wasteful and inappropriate healthcare services. This change could impact how and when patients receive certain treatments and how providers are reimbursed by Medicare.
As of the latest update on May 19, 2026, the bill has been introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Energy and Commerce for further consideration. This means that the bill is in the early stages of the legislative process, and it will be reviewed by these committees before any further action is taken.
