To Avoid Care Disruptions, Know When the Clock Runs Out on Your Prior Authorization By Sarah Boden Ilustrations by Oona Zenda February 27, 2026

https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/health-care-helpline-prior-authorization-insurance-companies-plans-drugs-pbms-tips/?utm_campaign=KHN%3A%20First%20Edition&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9psVOL7Rpymp2s6zmk7_yTEcONoHqDkKtCNBappG_OOoSDBOayWr54fUwznMxbsobMB_VT01cd8mOVAFvQNLFJs1dZHA&_hsmi=406038664&utm_content=406038664&utm_source=hs_email KFF Health News: To Avoid Care Disruptions, Know When The Clock Runs Out On Your Prior Authorization A woman with multiple sclerosis wanted to be able to walk up the stairs at home without losing her balance. Her doctor prescribed medicine that helped, but then approval from her insurance plan for the drug expired. (Boden, 2/27)