An Act to Amend Titles 18, 29, and 31 of the Delaware Code Relating to Coverage for Removal of Excess Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue.
It became law on Jul 21, 2025.
- Stage
- Became law
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 8
- Latest action
- Jul 21, 2025
What it does
Excess skin and subcutaneous tissue can create a risk of rashes or infections, make walking and movement difficult, and make everyday chores difficult. An example of treatment that removes excess skin and subcutaneous tissue is a panniculectomy. A panniculectomy is an operative procedure that contours, or changes the shape and form, of the abdomen by removing significant excess skin and subcutaneous tissue. Removal of excess skin and subcutaneous tissue can improve a patient’s health and quality of life.\r \r This Act requires individual health insurance plans delivered under Chapter 33 of Title 18 and group and blanket health insurance plans delivered under Chapter 35 of Title 18 to cover…
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