HR 639 · 119th CongressIn Committeecongress.gov ↗

Doctor Knows Best Act of 2025

Share Share Share

Road to The Floor

How it works

Introduced

In Committee

On The Floor

Passed a Chamber

Passed Congress

To President

Became Law

What this bill does

AI plain-language summary

This bill would stop health insurance plans from requiring doctors to get approval before providing medical care or treatments. Starting in 2026, insurance companies could not use rules like prior authorization, step therapy, or medical necessity reviews for any covered medical items or services. This would apply to all health insurance plans, including government health programs.

Sponsor

Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]

R

Introduced

January 22, 2025

Policy Area

Health

Your Vote

Discussion (0)

Explain what is at stake in this bill.

Sign in to join the discussion.

No comments yet. Be the first.