Bill
HB 1706
Washington requires health insurers and providers to use federally-aligned APIs for prior authorization, reducing approval delays and administrative burden starting July 2025.
HB 1706 requires Washington state health insurers and healthcare providers to align their prior authorization application programming interfaces (APIs) with federal guidelines, streamlining the electronic process for obtaining prior authorization for medical treatments. The bill establishes technical standards to reduce administrative burden and delays in healthcare delivery by standardizing how digital systems communicate about prior authorization requests.
Prior authorization—insurance company approval requirements before patients receive certain treatments—creates significant delays in care and administrative work for providers. Standardized APIs can dramatically reduce processing times from days to hours, potentially allowing patients faster access to needed care while reducing paperwork burden on medical offices. This aligns Washington with federal efforts to modernize healthcare technology and reduce costs associated with administrative overhead.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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