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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Petition to Discharge S.J. Res. 198
Record date · June 24, 2026
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What This Bill Does
A group of 31 Senators has signed a petition to bypass the Senate Finance Committee and bring S.J. Res. 198 directly to the Senate floor. This resolution seeks to overturn a federal rule regarding prior authorization requirements for certain Medicare services under the WISeR model.
This action forces a potential floor vote on a resolution to block a new Medicare prior authorization rule, which could change how healthcare providers obtain approval for specific services under the WISeR model.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
The agency's rule regarding the WISeR model is the subject of a congressional disapproval resolution.
Medicare providers
Providers subject to the WISeR model prior authorization requirements may see changes to those requirements if the resolution is enacted.
Key Facts
- 31 Senators signed a petition to discharge the Senate Committee on Finance from considering S.J. Res. 198.
- S.J. Res. 198 is a joint resolution of disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code.
- The resolution targets a rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services titled 'Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model'.
- The petition mandates that the resolution be immediately placed on the Legislative Calendar under General Orders.
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