Delaware HB435 amends laws to ensure equal reimbursement rates for certified registered nurse anesthetists and licensed physicians.

Delaware HB435 amends Titles 18, 29, and 31 of the Delaware Code to ensure that certified registered nurse anesthetists receive equal reimbursement rates as licensed physicians for the same services. The bill also prohibits health insurers, health service corporations, and health maintenance organizations from denying benefits for services rendered by advanced practice registered nurses, provided they act within their scope of practice. These changes apply to all policies, contracts, or certificates issued, renewed, modified, altered, amended, or reissued after December 31, 2026.

Delaware HB435 amends laws to ensure equal reimbursement rates for certified registered nurse anesthetists and licensed physicians.

Delaware HB435 amends Titles 18, 29, and 31 of the Delaware Code to ensure that certified registered nurse anesthetists receive equal reimbursement rates as licensed physicians for the same services. The bill also prohibits health insurers, health service corporations, and health maintenance organizations from denying benefits for services rendered by advanced practice registered nurses, provided they act within their scope of practice. These changes apply to all policies, contracts, or certificates issued, renewed, modified, altered, amended, or reissued after December 31, 2026.