HB429

An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Step Therapy Exception Process.

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Delaware HB429 amends the step therapy exception process to allow insurers to require patients to try generic or biosimilar drugs before covering.

Delaware HB429 amends Title 18 of the Delaware Code to modify the step therapy exception process. The bill allows insurers, health plans, or utilization review entities to require patients to try an AB-rated generic equivalent or an interchangeable biological product before covering the equivalent branded prescription drug. This change aims to promote the use of more cost-effective alternatives while ensuring patients have access to necessary medications.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

21 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 17

12:00 PM

Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology

Jun 9

11:30 AM

Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce

History

Jul 23

Signed by Governor

Jun 24

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

Jun 23

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits