- (a) Each utilization review entity, certified pursuant to K.S.A. 40-22a04, and amendments thereto, shall implement and maintain a prior authorization application programming interface, pursuant to 45 C.F.R. 156.223 (b), as in effect on January 1, 2028.
- (b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to apply to a prior authorization request for coverage of drugs.
- (c) As used in this section, "drug" means the same as defined in 45 C.F.R. 156.221 (b)(1)(v), as in effect on January 1, 2028.
- (d) This section shall be a part of and supplemental to the utilization review organization act.
- (e) This section shall be effective on January 1, 2028.
L. 2024, ch. 70, § 1; July 1.