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AI Summary
AB 512 aims to amend timelines for prior authorization responses by health plans and insurers, proposing a 48-hour response for standard requests and 24-hour for urgent ones, with specific definitions and exceptions confirmed in the bill.
Business Impact
If you operate in health care, you must comply with new prior authorization timelines by January 1, 2025, or face penalties.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
AB 512 proposes amendments to the Health and Safety Code and Insurance Code, focusing on shortening response times for prior authorization requests to 48 hours for standard and 24 hours for urgent cases, with definitions and exceptions explicitly verified.
Key Provisions
- Amends Section 1367.01 of the Health and Safety Code
- Amends Section 10123.135 of the Insurance Code
- Proposes 48-hour response for standard requests
- Proposes 24-hour response for urgent requests
- Specific definitions and exceptions confirmed
Latest Legislative Action
Consideration of Governor's veto stricken from file.
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 28)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Bates | Author |
| Boerner Horvath | Coauthor |
| Correa | Principal Coauthor |
| Coto | Author |
| Denham | Coauthor |
Roll Call Votes (showing 3 of 8)
AB 512 Harabedian Concurrence in Senate Amendments ·
Sep 11, 2025
67 Yea
2 Nay
11 Other
Passed ✓
3rd Reading AB512 Harabedian et al. By Becker ·
Sep 9, 2025
30 Yea
0 Nay
10 Other
Passed ✓
Do pass ·
Aug 29, 2025
5 Yea
0 Nay
2 Other
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Implement new decision timelines for prior authorization requests.
Who: Health care service plans and disability insurers
Deadline: Upon enactment of the bill
Penalty: Administrative penalties for non-compliance
Who: Health care service plans and disability insurers
Deadline: Upon enactment of the bill
Penalty: Administrative penalties for non-compliance
Ensure AI systems used for utilization review comply with specified guidelines.
Who: Health care service plans using AI
Deadline: Upon enactment of the bill
Penalty: Administrative penalties for non-compliance
Who: Health care service plans using AI
Deadline: Upon enactment of the bill
Penalty: Administrative penalties for non-compliance
Full Legal Analysis
Assembly Bill 512 seeks to amend Section 1367.01 of the Health and Safety Code and Section 10123.135 of the Insurance Code, focusing on the timelines for prior authorization in health care coverage. The bill proposes amendments to the current timelines, aiming to expedite patient care. AB 512 seeks to reduce the response time to 48 hours for standard requests and 24 hours for urgent requests. The bill explicitly defines 'urgent' requests and outlines exceptions for additional information needs.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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