HB 338: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 18 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO HEALTH CARRIER COVERAGE OF IMMUNIZATIONS AND PREVENTIVE SERVICES.
HB 338 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Aug 3, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThis Act clarifies that individual, group, and blanket health insurance carriers must provide for and pay for services (including immunizations) that were recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the comprehensive guidelines supported by the Health Reso...
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environment impact identified.
Risks
- No direct environment impact identified.
Economy
Benefits
- Potential for reduced long-term health system costs through preventive care
Risks
- Potential for increased insurance premiums due to expanded mandatory coverage
Society
Benefits
- Expands access to recommended immunizations and preventive screenings
- Prevents coverage denials based on outdated guideline interpretations
Risks
- Potential for coverage gaps if medical guidelines evolve beyond the Jan 2025 cutoff
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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OpenStates
Confidence
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Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Locking coverage requirements to Jan 1, 2025 standards may create a clinical lag if future CDC or HRSA guidelines change.
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