Health plans can't require prior approval for hepatitis C antiviral drugs
Health plans and insurers may no longer require prior authorization for medically necessary direct-acting antiviral drugs that treat hepatitis C. Where equivalent versions exist, a plan only has to cover one version that treats all genotypes without prior approval. Medi-Cal managed care contracts are excluded.
Who it affects
Health plans, insurers and people with hepatitis C
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California AB 1843: Communicable diseases: hepatitis C.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.