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Eric Tennant with his wife, Becky, and daughter, Amiya. His case helped drive West Virginia's 2026 prior-authorization reform law.

What Is a 'Gold Card'? The Rule That Skips Prior Authorization

A growing number of states let doctors with strong approval records skip prior authorization entirely. Here's how 'gold carding' works, and its limits.

Health  · 17 Jul 2026, 15:22  · Sara Lindqvist