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DE HB60

Bill

Status

Passed

7/26/2023

Primary Sponsor

Cyndie Romer

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Origin

House of Representatives

152nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires all group, blanket, and individual health insurance policies in Delaware to cover diagnostic breast examinations and supplemental breast screening examinations, including breast MRI, breast ultrasound, and mammograms

  • Mandates that cost-sharing requirements (deductibles, copayments, coinsurance) for these breast examinations be no less favorable than those for standard screening mammography

  • Applies coverage requirements to the state employee health plan (Title 29) and Medicaid carriers (Title 31) in addition to private insurers

  • Exempts high deductible health plans, catastrophic health plans, and limited benefit policies (such as Medicare supplement and long-term care) from the requirements if compliance would disqualify them under federal law

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment and applies to policies issued, renewed, or modified after December 31, 2024

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Titles 18, 29, And 31 Relating To Breast Cancer Screening And Diagnostic Procedures.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/26/2023

Committee Referrals

Finance6/21/2023
Health & Social Services6/15/2023
Appropriations5/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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