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HB338 Health Carrier Coverage of Immunizations and Preventive Services Act

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Summary

Delaware Governor signed HB338 on April 9, 2026. The bill amends Title 18 of the Delaware Code to require health carriers to provide coverage for immunizations and preventive services. This legislation affects health insurance providers operating in Delaware.

What changed

Delaware HB338 was signed into law on April 9, 2026, amending Title 18 of the Delaware Code to mandate that health carriers provide coverage for immunizations and preventive services. The bill, sponsored by multiple Delaware legislators, creates new coverage obligations for health insurers operating in the state.

Health insurers and carriers conducting business in Delaware must ensure their policies provide coverage for immunizations and preventive services as required under this new legislation. Healthcare providers should be aware that patients may have enhanced coverage for immunization services under this bill. Compliance review of existing coverage policies is recommended.

What to do next

  1. Health carriers should review current immunization coverage policies for compliance with HB338
  2. Healthcare providers should verify insurance coverage aligns with new Delaware immunization requirements
  3. Monitor for implementing regulations or guidance from Delaware insurance regulators

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Apr 12, 2026

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ChangeBridge / Delaware / HB338 Signed by Governor HB338 House Bill Signed by Governor 2026-04-09

An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Health Carrier Coverage Of Immunizations And Preventive Services.

Bill Details

State Delaware

Session 153rd General Assembly

Chamber House

Committee Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce

Official Source legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationI...

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Sponsors

Mara Gorman (Rep - D) Kamela Smith (Rep - D) Daniel Cruce (Sen - D) Edward Osienski (Rep - D) Alonna Berry (Rep - D) Frank Burns (Rep - D) Eric Morrison (Rep - D) Kendra Johnson (Rep - D) David Sokola (Sen - D) Stephanie Hansen (Sen - D) Russ Huxtable (Sen - D) Raymond Seigfried (Sen - D) Marie Pinkney (Sen - D)

Action History

2026-04-09 H Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House

Committee Referrals

2026-04-09 H Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce

Bill Text Versions

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Named provisions

Health Carrier Coverage of Immunizations and Preventive Services

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Classification

Agency
DE Governor
Published
April 9th, 2026
Instrument
Rule
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Substantive
Document ID
HB338

Who this affects

Applies to
Insurers Healthcare providers Patients
Industry sector
5242 Health Insurance
Activity scope
Health insurance coverage Immunization services Preventive care
Geographic scope
US-DE US-DE

Taxonomy

Primary area
Healthcare
Operational domain
Compliance
Topics
Public Health Pharmaceuticals

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