Comment on CMS-2026-1255-0001
ALS UnitedSupportAdvocacy
Summary: ALS United, a nationwide partnership of nonprofit organizations, supports CMS's efforts to modernize prior authorization but urges the agency to ensure policies do not delay medically necessary laboratory testing for serious, progressive diseases like ALS. They specifically recommend prohibiting timing-based denials, preventing redundant blood draws, and establishing expedited review pathways for time-sensitive laboratory tests.
On behalf of ALS United, please see the attached comments.