DORA Notice of Rulemaking Hearing - Medical Services Prior Authorization

December 28, 2018

The Department of Health Care Policy and Financing - Medical Services will be holding a rulemaking hearing on Friday, February 8th, 2019, 9:00 am on rules regarding Prior Authorization. The hearing will be held at: 303 East 17th Avenue, 11th Floor, Denver CO 80203.

The purpose of this rulemaking is: 

The proposed rule at, Section 8.800.7.D, 8.800.7.E, 8.800.16.A.5 and 8.800.16.B, clarifies preexisting prior authorization language and defines the prior authorization process for new drugs.

If you believe there will be a significant negative impact on small business, job creation or economic competitiveness, you may request that the Department of Regulatory Agencies require the rulemaking agency to prepare a cost-benefit analysis of a proposed rule or amendment. This request must be made to the Department of Regulatory Agencies by Tuesday, January 15th, 2019.

You may also submit comments directly to the rulemaking agency for the agency's consideration during the upcoming rulemaking hearing.