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DemocratBill · H.J.Res. 187· House(119-HJRES-187)

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".

Rep. Landsman
Age: 50 years
Ohio
Introduced
5/19/2026
Last activity
5/19/2026 — 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.
Sponsored by
Greg Landsman
Cosponsors
Democrat - 9Republican - 0
Health
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This joint resolution aims to disapprove a specific rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The rule relates to the "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model." If passed, the resolution would ensure the rule has no force or effect. This action is taken under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Would people over 65 be better off under this?+1

    Preventing prior authorization requirements helps ensure seniors on Medicare have more direct access to select services.

  • Would retired people be better off under this?+1

    The disapproval of the rule helps retirees by removing potential administrative hurdles to receiving Medicare coverage for specific services.

  • Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65?+1

    The resolution prevents the implementation of a prior authorization model that could have constrained how Medicare funds specific services.

The opposite

  • Does this give the federal government more power?-1

    The resolution uses congressional authority to limit the regulatory power of a federal agency (CMS).