"Safe Step Act"
Safe Step Act (Step Therapy Reform)
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Summary
Requires group health plans to establish a transparent exceptions process (24-72 hours) for step therapy protocols, allowing doctors to override insurer fail-first requirements when medically necessary.
Full Description
Bipartisan legislation amending ERISA to protect patients from insurance step therapy (fail-first) protocols that delay access to physician-prescribed treatments. Establishes clear exceptions process within 24-72 hours.
Key Provisions
Establishes 24-72 hour exceptions process for step therapy. Allows doctors to override insurer fail-first protocols. Prevents harmful treatment delays. Applies to group health plans via ERISA amendment.
Who This Bill Serves & Who's Backing It
Core Patient Populations
Children and adults living with asthma.
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