Delaware Code Title 18. Insurance Code § 334. Office of Value-Based Health Care Delivery

(1) “Affordability standard” means as defined by the Department in regulations promulgated under this section using information collected under paragraphs (c)(2) and (c)(3) of this section and may include any of the following:

(3) “Primary care” means as defined by the Department in regulations promulgated under this section.

(4) “Primary Care Reform Collaborative” means as defined in § 9904A of Title 16.

(1) Establish affordability standards for health insurance premiums based on recommendations from the Primary Care Reform Collaborative.

(2) Establish, through regulations adopted under this section, mandatory minimums for payment innovations, including alternative payment models, provider price increases, carrier investment in primary care, and other activities deemed necessary to achieve the purpose of this section, to support a robust system of primary care by January 1, 2026.

(3) Collect data and develop reports regarding carrier investments in health care to monitor and evaluate all of the following:

(4) Annually evaluate whether primary care spending is increasing in compliance with the requirements of, and regulations adopted under, this title, with consideration of overall total health-care spending.

(5) Make recommendations to the Insurance Commissioner and the Primary Care Reform Collaborative about appropriate reimbursement rates for primary care.

(6) Develop and annually evaluate affordability standards, through an open and transparent process, in collaboration with the Primary Care Reform Collaborative.