Bill · S.J.Res. 192· Senate(119-SJRES-192)

A joint resolution 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".

Age: 77 years

Oregon

Introduced: 5/19/2026
Last activity: 6/9/2026 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 431.
Sponsored by: Ron Wyden
Cosponsors: - 19 - 0

Health

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What this bill would do

This joint resolution aims to provide congressional disapproval of 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 that the rule has no force or effect. The rule was published on July 1, 2025. A letter of opinion from the Government Accountability Office regarding this rule was printed in the Congressional Record on May 14, 2026.

Yes· 3 of 5

Would people over 65 be better off under this?+2
The resolution prevents Medicare prior authorization requirements that could impede service delivery for seniors.
Would retired people be better off under this?+2
Stopping prior authorization requirements may protect the ease of accessing healthcare for retirees on Medicare.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+2
The resolution prevents a rule that would implement prior authorization requirements for select services, which may facilitate easier access to care.