Relating to the time for providing a response to a request for preauthorization of health benefits.

HB 3127 requires health insurers and Medicaid managed care organizations to respond to preauthorization requests within three calendar days of receiving them. This applies specifically to requests for medically necessary health services under Medicaid contracts and workers' compensation health care networks, effective April 1, 2025. The bill establishes a strict 3-day deadline for issuing determinations, with an exception allowing extended time if initial documentation is insufficient. It directly affects health insurers, Medicaid providers, and patients needing prior approval for covered services.