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H.J.Res. seeks to block Medicare's new prior authorization rule for the WISeR model

Original title: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".

May 19, 2026

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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.May 19, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The resolution directly challenges the administrative process for how Medicare beneficiaries access specific medical services, potentially impacting the speed and requirements for obtaining coverage for procedures categorized under the WISeR model.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Medicare beneficiaries

The resolution impacts the administrative requirements they must meet to receive coverage for services under the WISeR model.

Healthcare providers

Providers are subject to the prior authorization requirements established by the rule that this resolution seeks to overturn.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This resolution initiates a formal congressional disapproval process to overturn a new Medicare rule that requires for certain services under the 'Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction' (WISeR) model. If passed, this measure would nullify the regulation and prevent the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from implementing these specific authorization requirements.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The resolution directly challenges the administrative process for how Medicare beneficiaries access specific medical services, potentially impacting the speed and requirements for obtaining coverage for procedures categorized under the WISeR model.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the WISeR model?
The Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) model is a Medicare initiative designed to manage the utilization of specific medical services through requirements.
What happens if this resolution passes?
If the resolution is passed by both chambers of Congress and signed by the President, the specified Medicare rule would be disapproved and could not be implemented or reissued in substantially the same form.

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Lobbying Activity

60 Plus Association

2026

TAXATION/INTERNAL REVENUE CODEENVIRONMENT/SUPERFUNDCOPYRIGHT/PATENT/TRADEMARKHEALTH ISSUES

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ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS

$30,000

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policy shift90% confidence

Congressional pushback on Medicare administrative models

The resolution highlights a specific legislative effort to curtail the use of prior authorization models within Medicare, signaling potential tension over agency-led cost-reduction strategies.

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Energy and CommerceHouse committee assigned to review the resolution.Map →
organizationCommittee on Ways and MeansHouse committee assigned to review the resolution.Map →
organizationDepartment of Health and Human ServicesThe parent department of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.Map →
organizationCenters for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesThe agency that submitted the rule being challenged.Map →

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