Prior authorization denials in Medicare Advantage jumped between 2021 and 2022, according to a new analysis from KFF. ... Anthem MA plans had the lowest denial rate at 4.2%, ...

In 2023, Medicare Advantage insurers made nearly 50 million prior authorization determinations. As enrollments in MA plans have grown, the number of prior authorizations has steadily increased ...

Starting in 2026, Medicare Advantage’s standard preauthorization deadlines will change from 14 days to seven days for most PAs. Steps for Prior Authorization ...