Prior authorization; uniform request forms: Notwithstanding any other law, on or before january 1, 2022, the department shall approve a uniform prior authorization request form for prescription drugs, devices or durable medical equipment and a uniform prior authorization request form for all other health care procedures, treatments and services. On or before january 1, 2023, all providers shall use only the approved uniform prior authorization request forms and all health care services plans and utilization review agents shall accept and process prior authorization requests submitted using the approved uniform prior authorization request forms. Prior authorization requests that are submitted on or after january 1, 2023 are invalid unless the requests are submitted on the approved uniform prior authorization request forms.