Contact Congress about S. 3762: Prior Authorization Relief Act

This bill would change prior authorization rules in Medicare Advantage. That is the process where a plan must approve care before paying for it. The available text gives the broad goal, but not the full details.

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Prior Authorization Relief Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Latest action on S. 3762: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people enrolled in Medicare Advantage and the doctors, hospitals, and plans involved in their care. It could change how quickly care gets approved and how much paperwork doctors and plans must handle. The text available here does not say which services, patients, or plan decisions would be covered.

Why this matters: Prior authorization can affect how fast people get care, because a health plan may need to approve it first. This bill aims to change that process in Medicare Advantage. The practical effect could be large for patients and doctors, but the available text does not show the exact reforms yet.

Key provisions in S. 3762

• The bill’s official title is the Prior Authorization Relief Act.
• The bill would change part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act, which governs Medicare Advantage. Its focus is prior authorization reform.
• Senator Whitehouse introduced the bill in the U.S. Senate on February 3, 2026.
• After introduction, the Senate read the bill twice and sent it to the Committee on Finance. The bill would amend Medicare Advantage prior authorization rules.
• Congress uses the standard opening language that the Senate and House are enacting the bill. Section 1 begins the bill text.

How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 3762

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Questions people ask about S. 3762

What is S. 3762?

This bill would change prior authorization rules in Medicare Advantage. That is the process where a plan must approve care before paying for it. The available text gives the broad goal, but not the full details.

How do I support or oppose S. 3762?

Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.

Who should I contact about S. 3762?

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Can Modern Action explain S. 3762 before I act?

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