Definitions.[For application of this section, see 80 Del. Laws, c. 245, § 2; 83 Del. Laws, c. 256, § 15; 85 Del. Laws, c. 481, § 7]
Del. Code tit. 18, § 3335A
in effect(1) “Chronic or long-term condition” means any of the following:
a. A “complex or chronic medical condition” as defined in § 3364(a) of this title.
b. A “rare medical condition” as defined in § 3364(a) of this title.
(2) “Emergency medical condition” means as defined in § 3349(e) of this title.
(3) “Pharmacy benefits manager” means as defined in § 3302A of this title.
(4) “Prior authorization” means a requirement by a carrier or health-insurance plan that providers submit a request or other prior notification to the carrier for evaluation of appropriateness of the request or if the prescription is medically necessary before treatment is rendered. Prior authorization lets the insured and provider know in advance which pharmaceuticals are considered by the insurer to be medically necessary.
Source: DE Code (Official Site)URL: https://delcode.delaware.gov/title18/c033a/sc04/index.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026