Bill > HB209

This bill updates multiple sections of Title 18 of the Delaware Code related to health care and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) by changing references to the date of regulatory implementation from January 1, 2018 to January 1, 2025. Specifically, the bill modifies sections concerning essential health benefits, nondiscrimination in health care, guaranteed availability of coverage, and comprehensive health insurance coverage for both group and individual health insurance markets. The changes ensure that references to PPACA regulations and implementing rules align with the updated date, effectively maintaining the current interpretations of these healthcare provisions while extending their applicability. The bill does not substantively change the underlying healthcare regulations, but rather updates the temporal reference to keep the state's health insurance laws current and consistent with federal standards. The modifications apply to various aspects of health insurance, including special enrollment periods, nondiscrimination protections, essential health benefits packages, cost-sharing limitations, and child-only health insurance plans.

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