Delaware § 5218 - Coverage for allergenic protein dietary supplements [For application of this section, see 84 Del. Laws, c. 376, § 5].

§ 5218. Coverage for allergenic protein dietary supplements [For application of this section, see 84 Del. Laws, c. 376, § 5].

(a) For purposes of this section:

(1) “Dietary supplement” means as defined in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. § 321.

(2) “Early egg allergen introduction dietary supplement” means a dietary supplement that is prescribed to an infant by a health-care practitioner and contains sufficient infant-safe, well-cooked egg protein to reduce the risk of food allergies.

(3) “Early peanut allergen introduction dietary supplement” means a dietary supplement that is prescribed to an infant by a health-care practitioner and contains sufficient infant-safe peanut protein to reduce the risk of food allergies.

(4) “Health-care practitioner” means an individual licensed and authorized to write medical orders for an individual under Title 24.

(5) “Infant” means a child who has not attained the age of 1 year.

(b) (1) The plan shall provide coverage for at least 1 of each of the following:

a. An early egg allergen introduction dietary supplement.

b. An early peanut allergen introduction dietary supplement.

(2) The coverage required under paragraph (b)(1) of this section shall be provided at no cost to a covered individual, including deductible payments and cost-sharing amounts charged once a deductible is met.

84 Del. Laws, c. 376, § 3;