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DE SB119
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends the definition of "health insurer" in Title 16 of Delaware Code to include providers of dental plans and dental plan organizations under § 3802 of Title 18.
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Clarifies that "health insurer" excludes providers of casualty insurance, group long-term care insurance, and long-term care insurance.
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Requires dental insurers to report claims data to the Delaware Health Care Claims Database, reversing the exemption that existed when the database was created in 2016.
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Aims to improve the Database's value by incorporating dental care information as an indicator of overall health and to support the State's "Triple Aim Plus One" goals of better health outcomes, improved care quality, lower per capita health care costs, and enhanced provider experience.
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Makes technical corrections to conform existing law to Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual standards.
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Health Information Network And Health Insurers.
Last Action
Introduced and Assigned to Legislative Oversight & Sunset Committee in Senate
4/27/2021