Health insurance delays can place an unfair burden on patients and providers alike, creating unnecessary stress and complications for everyone. To create and maintain a more patient-centered approach, Senator Townsend introduced pre-authorization reform legislation.
Receiving unanimous bipartisan support in both chambers, Senate Bill 12 reforms how health insurance companies handle pre-authorizations – a process where insurers approve certain healthcare services before they’re provided. By adding this reform, Delaware is improving the speed, transparency, and fairness for patients and providers.