The bill, expected to be signed by Gov. Jack Markell, will be applied to policies issued or renewed after Jan. 1 and providing major medical or other comprehensive coverage.
The bill says reimbursement for prosthetic devices must be at least equal to federal reimbursement rates.
Read the Washington Examiner report on states requiring insurance coverage of prostheses.
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