Current through 2024 Legislative Session Act Chapter 531
Section 3606 - Preexisting conditions [For application of this section, see 79 Del. Laws, c. 99, Section 19](a) Notwithstanding § 3306 of this title, a policy or contract must not deny, exclude, or limit benefits for a covered individual for losses due to a preexisting condition, and the policy or contract must not include wording that would permit a defense based upon preexisting conditions.(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section and § 3306 of this title, an insurer or a health service corporation which issues a specified disease policy, regardless of whether such policy is issued on the basis of a detailed application form, a simplified application for or an enrollment form, may not deny a claim for any covered loss that begins after the policy has been in force . Except for rescission for misrepresentation, no other defenses based upon preexisting conditions are permitted.Amended by Laws 2019, ch. 186,s 9, eff. 8/6/2019.Amended by Laws 2013, ch. 99,s 11, eff. 7/15/2013.64 Del. Laws, c. 142, §1.;