SB269

An Act Amend Title 18 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Hearing Aid Coverage.

Introduced·5/20/26

SB269 amends Delaware Code to enhance hearing aid coverage for dependents under 26 years old.

SB269 amends Title 18 and Title 29 of the Delaware Code to improve hearing aid coverage. It mandates that individual and group health insurance policies provide coverage for up to $1,000 per hearing aid per ear every three years for dependents under 24 years old. It also requires coverage for related services by hearing care professionals. The bill allows for higher-cost hearing aids if the insured pays the difference, subject to insurer reimbursement policies. The changes apply to policies issued, renewed, or modified after December 31, 2027.

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In committee
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Committee decision

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Calendar

Apr 15

10:00 AM

Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology

History

May 28

Senate

Amendment SA 1 to SS 2 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

May 20

Senate

Adopted in lieu of the original bill SB 269, and Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate