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DE HB416

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/27/2010

Primary Sponsor

William Carson

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Origin

House of Representatives

145th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Delaware Code Title 24, Section 716(b) to regulate deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance charges for chiropractic care under insurance policies.

  • Sets maximum out-of-pocket charges for chiropractic services at the lesser of: (i) the deductible or copayment amount charged for primary care physicians, or (ii) 15% of the chiropractic fee.

  • Prevents managed care providers from classifying chiropractors as specialists to charge higher copayments and deductibles than primary care physicians.

  • Applies to all deductible, copayment, and coinsurance amounts in insurance policies, contracts, or certificates that cover chiropractic treatment and services.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Board Of Chiropractic.

Last Action

Stricken

6/3/2010

Committee Referrals

Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce5/27/2010

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