(a) For purposes of this section, “prescription insulin drug” means a drug containing insulin that is dispensed under Chapter 47 of Title 16 for the treatment of diabetes.
(b) A group or blanket health insurance policy, contract, or certificate that is delivered, issued for delivery, renewed, extended, or modified in this State that provides coverage for prescription insulin drugs must do all of the following:
(1) Cap the total amount that a covered individual is required to pay for covered prescription insulin drugs at no more than $100 per month for each enrolled individual, regardless of the amount or types of insulin needed to fill the covered individual's prescriptions. The $100 per month cap includes deductible payments and cost-sharing amounts charged once a deductible is met.
(2) Include at least 1 formulation of each of the following types of prescription insulin drugs on the lowest tier of the drug formulary developed and maintained by the carrier:
a. Rapid-acting.
b. Short-acting.
c. Intermediate-acting.
d. Long-acting.
(3) For purposes of paragraph (b)(2) of this section, the “lowest tier of the drug formulary” means either of the following:
a. If the prescription insulin drug is a generic drug, the lowest tier for generic drugs.
b. If the prescription insulin drug is a brand-name drug, the lowest tier for brand-name drugs.
(c) Except as provided under paragraph (b)(1) of this section, nothing in this section prevents the operation of a policy provision required by this section as a deductible, coinsurance, allowable charge limitation, coordination of benefits, or a provision restricting coverage to services by a licensed, certified, or carrier-approved provider or facility.
(d) This section applies to all policies, contracts, or certificates issued, renewed, modified, altered, amended, or reissued after December 31, 2020.
Structure Delaware Code
Chapter 35. GROUP AND BLANKET HEALTH INSURANCE
Subchapter III. Provisions Applicable to Group and Blanket Health Insurance
§ 3552. Cancer screening tests.
§ 3553. Midwife services reimbursement.
§ 3555. Coverage of cancer monitoring tests.
§ 3555A. Equal reimbursement for oral and intravenous anticancer medication.
§ 3556. Obstetrical and gynecological coverage.
§ 3557. Child abuse or neglect — Group coverage.
§ 3558. Immunizations and preventive services.
§ 3559. Contraceptive coverage.
§ 3560. Insurance coverage for diabetes.
§ 3560A. Cost sharing in prescription insulin drugs.
§ 3560B. Coverage for insulin pumps.
§ 3561. Annual pap smear coverage reimbursement.
§ 3562. Colorectal cancer screening.
§ 3563. Required coverage for reconstructive surgery following mastectomy.
§ 3565A. Required coverage for volunteer ambulance company services.
§ 3566. Prescription medication.
§ 3567B. Experimental treatment coverage.
§ 3568. Newborn and infant hearing screening; coverage and reimbursement.
§ 3569. Use of Social Security numbers on insurance cards.
§ 3570A. Autism spectrum disorders coverage.
§ 3571. Phenylketonuria (PKU) and other inherited metabolic diseases.
§ 3571A. Hearing aid coverage.
§ 3571B. Required coverage for scalp hair prosthesis.
§ 3571C. Dental services for children with a severe disability.
§ 3571D. Screening of infants and toddlers for developmental delays.
§ 3571E. Reimbursement for orthotic and prosthetic services.
§ 3571G. School-based health centers.
§ 3571H. Payment for emergency medical services.
§ 3571P. Rating factors [For application of this section, see 79 Del. Laws, c. 99, § 19].
§ 3571R. Telehealth and telemedicine.
§ 3571S. Network disclosure and transparency.
§ 3571U. Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act reporting requirements.
§ 3571V. Time of submitting claim for reimbursement.
§ 3571W. Electronic medical claims.
§ 3571X. Medication assisted treatment for drug and alcohol dependencies.
§ 3571Y. Coverage for epinephrine autoinjectors.
§ 3571Z. Annual behavioral health well check [Effective Jan. 1, 2024].