Senate resolution seeks to cancel Medicare's WISeR prior authorization rule
Placed on the calendarS.J.Res. 192Latest action
Sponsor: Ron Wyden · Senator · OR
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Official title: 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".
119th Congress
Topics: Health care
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This bill would cancel the CMS rule requiring prior authorization for certain Medicare services under the WISeR Model.
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What does this do?
This bill would cancel the CMS "WISeR Model" rule, which required prior authorization for certain Medicare services before providers could perform them. It uses the , which lets Congress reject federal agency rules. If passed, the rule would be treated as if it never took effect.
Who does it affect?
Medicare enrollees, including people 65 and older and some people with disabilities, along with doctors, hospitals, and other Medicare providers.
Why does it matter?
Canceling the rule could remove prior authorization delays and paperwork for providers, but supporters of the rule argue it helps prevent unnecessary or costly procedures. The bill does not affect other Medicare rules or people not enrolled in Medicare.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMay 19, 2026
- Senate committee
- Senate voteYou are here · Jun 9, 2026
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 431.
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