NE| Nebraska Department of Insurance announces that, following passage of LB 77 in the 2025 Nebraska legislative session, the Nebraska Department of Insurance is releasing two new standardized prior authorization forms for healthcare services, drug benefits, and durable medical equipment, required for all fully insured health plans in Nebraska starting January 1, 2026. The law requires easily accessible health plan criteria, clear review timelines, and prohibits denials based solely on artificial intelligence, with the new forms intended to reduce administrative burden, minimize confusion, and improve efficiency for providers and patients while promoting more consistent timelines and transparency from insurers. The notice clarifies that the forms apply only to fully insured plans (not self‑insured or ERISA plans), advises providers to confirm plan type through insurer portals or direct contact, and encourages insurers and providers to prepare for the transition before January 1, 2026, noting that the forms and related guidance are available on the Department’s website under Health guidance documents.
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