Eliminate prior authorization for Medicare Advantage Part A and Part B services unless prior authorization is already required in traditional Medicare.

Pramila Jayapal · Washington · Democratic

policy impact 0.73 specificity 0.94 extraction confidence 93%

Occurrences

The Stop Deadly Denials Act eliminates prior authorization for all Medicare Advantage Part A and Part B services unless required in traditional Medicare.

Jayapal is introducing legislation to ban prior authorization in Medicare Advantage except where traditional Medicare already requires it.

Reps. Jayapal and Khanna Introduce Bill to Ban Prior Authorization In Medicare Advantage Programs - Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal
primary · press_release · model gpt-5.4-mini

Evidence

Rep. Jayapal announced the Stop Deadly Denials Act with Ro Khanna, saying it would no longer allow Medicare Advantage plans to require prior authorization for necessary medical items and services. The post says the bill 'eliminates prior authorization for all Medicare Advantage Part A and Part B services unless required in traditional Medicare.'

Official House release confirms the policy claim was introduced as legislation, but not enacted.

unresolved same_term A for effort

Reps. Jayapal and Khanna Introduce Bill to Ban Prior Authorization In Medicare Advantage Programs - Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal
primary · model gpt-5.4-mini · confidence 95%

GovInfo shows H.R. 8377 was introduced in the House on April 20, 2026 and referred to the Committees on Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce. The title states it would 'prohibit the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans' and limit related models in traditional Medicare.

Official bill record confirms introduction and referral only; no enactment or final House/Senate action appears in the record provided.

unresolved same_term A for effort

H.R. 8377 (IH) - Stop Deadly Denials Act of 2026
secondary · model gpt-5.4-mini · confidence 98%

GovInfo lists H.R. 8377 as the Stop Deadly Denials Act of 2026 with last action date listed as April 20, 2026: Mr. Khanna (for himself, Ms. Jayapal, Mr. Cohen, Mrs. Dingell, Mr. Jackson of Illinois, Ms. Norton, and Mr. Pocan) introduced the bill; it was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The record shows bill version IH and does not list any later House or Senate action.

Official bill record still shows introduction and committee referral only, with no enactment or later legislative movement visible as of the refresh date.

never same_term A for effort

H.R. 8377 (IH) - Stop Deadly Denials Act of 2026
secondary · model gpt-5.4-mini · confidence 98%

Assessments

never same_term A for effort

Jayapal materially advanced the promised policy by joining introduction of H.R. 8377, the Stop Deadly Denials Act of 2026, which matches the claim by eliminating prior authorization for Medicare Advantage Part A and B services unless required in traditional Medicare. However, the evidence shows only introduction and committee referral, with no enactment or implemented federal policy change. Because the promised outcome was not delivered but there was a serious legislative attempt during her current House term, this is not fulfilled and receives an effort badge.

provider codex_cli · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 97%

never same_term A for effort

The promise has not been fulfilled as of May 18, 2026. Jayapal materially advanced the policy by introducing the Stop Deadly Denials Act of 2026, which matches the promised Medicare Advantage prior authorization restriction, but available official records show only introduction and committee referral, not enactment or implementation. Because this is a serious legislative attempt that has not delivered the promised outcome, it is best scored as never with an effort badge rather than unresolved or delivered.

provider codex_cli · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 92%