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DelawareHB 56153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)HouseWALLET

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 18, 29, AND 31 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO COVERAGE FOR REMOVAL OF EXCESS SKIN AND SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE.

Sponsored By: Eric Morrison (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Medicaid covers medically needed skin removal

Starting January 1, 2027, Delaware Medicaid plans under Title 31 § 503(3) cover medically necessary removal of excess skin and subcutaneous tissue, including panniculectomy. “Medically necessary” is defined in state law.

Private health plans must cover excess skin surgery

Starting January 1, 2027, most private health plans in Delaware must cover medically necessary removal of excess skin and subcutaneous tissue, including panniculectomy. “Medically necessary” is defined in state law. Usual plan rules can still apply, like deductibles, coinsurance, provider networks, allowable charge limits, and coordination of benefits. This does not apply to accident-only, specified disease, hospital indemnity, Medicare supplement, long-term care, disability income, or other limited-benefit policies. Policies issued, renewed, or changed after December 31, 2026 must follow these rules.

State employee plan covers excess skin surgery

Starting January 1, 2027, the Delaware State employee health plan covers medically necessary removal of excess skin and subcutaneous tissue, including panniculectomy. “Medically necessary” is defined in state law.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Eric Morrison

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Kyra L. Hoffner

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kendra Johnson

    Democratic • House

  • Kamela T Smith

    Democratic • House

  • Larry Lambert

    Democratic • House

  • DeShanna U Neal

    Democratic • House

  • Marie Pinkney

    Democratic • Senate

  • Melanie Ross Levin

    Democratic • House

  • Claire Snyder-Hall

    Democratic • House

  • Madinah Wilson-Anton

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 49 • No: 9

Senate vote • 6/25/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 20 • No: 1

House vote • 4/17/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 29 • No: 8

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    7/21/2025Governor

  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 NO

    6/25/2025Senate

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits

    6/10/2025Senate

  4. Assigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in Senate

    4/17/2025Senate

  5. Passed By House. Votes: 29 YES 8 NO 4 ABSENT

    4/17/2025House

  6. Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 1 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits

    3/18/2025House

  7. Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House

    3/6/2025House

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