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DE HB108

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/1/2013

Primary Sponsor

William Carson

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Origin

House of Representatives

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes Chapter 52C in Delaware Code to create a voluntary supplemental insurance program for eligible state employees.

  • Requires participating employees to pay the full premium cost for supplemental insurance coverage with no cost to the State.

  • Mandates the supplemental insurance carrier be licensed in Delaware, ranked in Fortune 200, possess minimum assets of $40 billion, and maintain a minimum claims loss ratio of 50%.

  • Requires supplemental policies to include accident, cancer, and critical care/recovery as mandatory benefits, with dental, vision, and short-term disability as optional benefits.

  • Makes supplemental insurance available during mid-year open enrollment beginning fourth quarter 2013, with coverage effective January 1, 2014.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Supplemental Insurance Benefits.

Last Action

Stricken

6/11/2013

Committee Referrals

Administration5/1/2013

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