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DE HB164
Bill
Status
5/30/2013
Primary Sponsor
Bryon Short
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AI Summary
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Requires health insurance carriers to comply with federal mental health parity laws under 42 U.S.C. § 300gg-5, Public Law 104-204, and Sections 511 and 512 of Public Law 110-343.
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Mandates that health benefit plans provide coverage for serious mental illnesses and drug and alcohol dependencies with a minimum of 30 consecutive calendar days per benefit year at inpatient medical or residential facilities approved by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.
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Prohibits carriers from placing greater financial burdens on insureds for mental health and substance abuse treatment compared to treatment for other illnesses, including restrictions on deductibles, co-pays, co-insurance, visit limits, inpatient stay lengths, and prescription drug coverage.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Insurance Coverage For Mental Illnesses And Drug And Alcohol Dependency.
Last Action
Amendment HA 2 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
5/29/2014