Bill · S.J.Res. 198· Senate(119-SJRES-198)

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: 6/24/2026
Last activity: 7/16/2026 — Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 50. Record Vote Number: 199.
Sponsored by: Ron Wyden
Cosponsors: - 20 - 0

Health

Introduced

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 concerns the "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model." If passed, the resolution would strip the rule of any force or effect. The resolution follows a letter of opinion from the Government Accountability Office regarding the rule's status.

Yes

Would people over 65 be better off under this?+2
The resolution protects seniors from a Medicare rule that would have implemented new prior authorization requirements for select services.
Would retired people be better off under this?+2
By stopping the WISeR model, the resolution prevents potential administrative barriers to medical care for retirees on Medicare.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+2
The resolution prevents the implementation of a prior authorization model which could otherwise restrict access to certain medical services.

The opposite

Does this give the federal government more power?-2
The resolution limits the regulatory authority of a federal agency (CMS) by nullifying its proposed rule.