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18 DE Code § 6420. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 18 - Insurance Code|Chapter 64. Regulation of Managed Care Organizations|§ 6420. Enforcement; adoption of rules and regulations.

§ 6420. Enforcement; adoption of rules and regulations. The Insurance Commissioner shall enforce the provisions of this chapter. The Insurance Commissioner shall adopt rules and regulations, pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 101 of Title 29), necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. The regulations shall establish procedures for protections defined in this chapter. 72 Del. Laws, c. 441, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 362, §  2;  78 Del. Laws, c. 226, §  2;
18 DE Code § 6603. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 18 - Insurance Code|Chapter 66. Line-of-Duty Death Benefits|§ 6603. Designation or determination of beneficiary [For application of this section, see 79 Del. Laws, c. 434, § 3].

§ 6603. Designation or determination of beneficiary [For application of this section, see 79 Del. Laws, c. 434, § 3]. (a) Each covered person under this chapter shall submit to the person's employing state, county or municipal agency, volunteer fire department or ambulance operator, the name of the beneficiary or beneficiaries and alternate beneficiaries such covered persons wish to receive the payment provided for by § 6602(a)(1) of this title. Beneficiary designation will be submitted to the Insurance Commissioner with the submission of any claim. The covered person may designate that any payment shall be divided among 2 or more beneficiaries as provided by this subsection in any proportion. Only the spouse, children or parents of a covered person shall be eligible beneficiaries to receive payment under § 6602(a)(1) of this title. Should a designated beneficiary or beneficiaries be dead or ineligible, then eligible alternate beneficiaries shall take hereunder in the order indicated by the covered person. Should a covered person not designate a primary or alternate beneficiary or beneficiaries, the following in the order of position of eligibility shall receive the payment:  (1) Spouse, if alive, if not; (2) Living children, the sum to be divided among the living children equally; (3) Parents, each parent to take 50 percent if both are living. (b) Each covered person, as defined in § 6601(2)a., b. or f. of this title, shall, if § 6602(a)(1) of this title and subsection (a) of this section do not apply, submit to such person's employing state, county or municipal agency, volunteer fire department or ambulance operator, the name of the beneficiary or beneficiaries such covered person wishes to receive the payment provided for by § 6602(a)(3) of this title. Beneficiary designations will be submitted to the Insurance Commissioner with the submission of any claim. Only the living parents of such covered person shall be eligible beneficiaries to receive payment under § 6602(a)(3) of this title. The covered person may designate that any payment shall be divided among 2 eligible beneficiaries in any proportion. Should a designated beneficiary be dead, then eligible alternate beneficiaries shall take hereunder as indicated by the covered person. Should the covered person not designate a primary or alternate eligible beneficiary or beneficiaries, the living parents, shall receive the payment, which shall be divided between the living parents equally. (c) Payments under § 6602(a)(1) of this title in accordance with subsection (a) of this section shall take priority. Any payments pursuant to § 6602(a)(1) of this title and subsection (a) of this section shall preclude the applicability of § 6602(a)(3) of this title and subsection (b) of this section. 18 Del. C. 1953, §  6603;  58 Del. Laws, c. 504, §  1;  63 Del. Laws, c. 71, §  4;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 213, §  2;  79 Del. Laws, c. 434, §  2;
18 DE Code § 6604. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 18 - Insurance Code|Chapter 66. Line-of-Duty Death Benefits|§ 6604. Records of agencies.

§ 6604. Records of agencies. Every county and local police agency, volunteer and municipal fire department, the Department of Health and Social Services, the National Guard, the Department of Safety and Homeland Security and every organization providing voluntary ambulance service for the public shall, by July 1, 1972, record the names of all members of their organizations who are currently eligible for coverage under this chapter. These organizations shall make appropriate changes to their records when any person not previously eligible becomes eligible, and when 1 previously eligible becomes ineligible. The records will be subject to audit by the Insurance Commissioner. 18 Del. C. 1953, §  6604;  58 Del. Laws, c. 504, §  1;  74 Del. Laws, c. 110, §  138;
18 DE Code § 6605. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 18 - Insurance Code|Chapter 66. Line-of-Duty Death Benefits|§ 6605. Administration of Fund; adjudication of claims.

§ 6605. Administration of Fund; adjudication of claims. (a) The Insurance Commissioner shall administer the Fund created under this chapter and shall receive claims against the Fund. The Commissioner shall determine the validity of all such claims and determine whether a death resulting in any such claim was in the line of duty under terms set forth in § 6601 of this title. In making such determinations, the Commissioner may seek the guidance of the Attorney General. The Commissioner shall hold a hearing on every claim, at which hearing the claimant may be represented by counsel. The Commissioner shall, at the hearing, receive evidence, make findings, and render a decision. The Commissioner shall have the power to subpoena witnesses and records and administer oaths and shall keep a written or taped record of all testimony given before him or her. The Commissioner shall state, in writing, his or her findings and the reasons for his or her decision. (b) The Commissioner may issue regulations governing the submission, processing and adjudication of claims, including regulations governing hearings before him or her. 18 Del. C. 1953, §  6605;  58 Del. Laws, c. 504, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
18 DE Code § 6606. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 18 - Insurance Code|Chapter 66. Line-of-Duty Death Benefits|§ 6606. Appeals.

§ 6606. Appeals. Any aggrieved claimant may appeal a decision of the Insurance Commissioner to Superior Court, which shall have final appellate jurisdiction under this chapter. Such appeal shall be an appeal on the record. Superior Court may, by rule, set forth the procedure for processing appeals under this chapter. 18 Del. C. 1953, §  6606;  58 Del. Laws, c. 504, §  1;
18 DE Code § 6607. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 18 - Insurance Code|Chapter 66. Line-of-Duty Death Benefits|§ 6607. Payments to be diminished by amounts of other benefits.

§ 6607. Payments to be diminished by amounts of other benefits. Repealed by 65 Del. Laws, c. 273, § 1, effective May 28, 1986.
18 DE Code § 6608. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 18 - Insurance Code|Chapter 66. Line-of-Duty Death Benefits|§ 6608. Source of payments under this chapter.

§ 6608. Source of payments under this chapter. Payments made pursuant to this chapter shall be made from the State Self-Insurance Fund, as provided in Chapter 65 of this title. The General Assembly shall, when necessary, from time to time, provide for the adequate funding to the said Self-Insurance Fund to cover claims under this chapter. 18 Del. C. 1953, §  6608;  58 Del. Laws, c. 504, §  1;
18 DE Code § 6609. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 18 - Insurance Code|Chapter 66. Line-of-Duty Death Benefits|§ 6609. Tax exemption for payments.

§ 6609. Tax exemption for payments. Payments made under this chapter to a beneficiary shall not be subject to Delaware income taxes or Delaware estate taxes. 18 Del. C. 1953, §  6609;  58 Del. Laws, c. 504, §  1;
18 DE Code § 6701. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 18 - Insurance Code|Chapter 67. Line-of-Duty Disability Benefits to Covered Firefighters|§ 6701. Definitions.

§ 6701. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following words and terms have the following meanings:  (1) “Covered firefighters” shall mean enrolled firefighters, ladies auxiliary members, and volunteer ambulance and rescue company members in good standing either according to the rules of their Delaware volunteer fire company or association or through their assignment to a municipal fire company. The use of the masculine gender throughout this chapter in referring to “covered firemen” shall also include the feminine gender where applicable. (2) “Line of duty,” with respect to enrolled firefighters, ladies auxiliary members and volunteer ambulance and rescue company members as defined in paragraph (1) of this section, shall mean while traveling to, performing their assigned duties or returning from, a fire alarm, rescue operation or any other emergency volunteer fire company action; provided, however, that the phrases “traveling to” and “returning from” shall include the time encompassed by the firefighter's, ladies auxiliary members' or volunteer ambulance and rescue company members' entrance into their personal vehicle or company emergency vehicle in response to the alarm or emergency call until their first disembarkation from their personal vehicle at their home, place of employment or other location. (3) “Permanent disability” shall mean a permanent physical condition arising out of and in the course of actions in the line of duty, but shall not include permanent disability from an injury or disease, which, although aggravated in the line of duty, was not originally sustained in the line of duty; provided, however, that said permanent disability must be sufficient to disable the covered firefighter so that the firefighter is unable to do the work normally required for the job or employment which he or she held at the time he or she was disabled.59 Del. Laws, c. 484, §  1;  63 Del. Laws, c. 450, §§  1, 2;  67 Del. Laws, c. 53, §§  1, 2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
18 DE Code § 6702. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 18 - Insurance Code|Chapter 67. Line-of-Duty Disability Benefits to Covered Firefighters|§ 6702. Payment of benefits.

§ 6702. Payment of benefits. Upon certification by the Commissioner that a claim under this chapter has been approved, the State Treasurer shall pay to a covered firefighter who has been permanently disabled in the line of duty, a benefit of $500 per month, plus $50 per month for each child under the age of 18 years, for so long as such shall remain. 59 Del. Laws, c. 484, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
18 DE Code § 6703. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 18 - Insurance Code|Chapter 67. Line-of-Duty Disability Benefits to Covered Firefighters|§ 6703. Physical examinations.

§ 6703. Physical examinations. No firefighter shall receive disability benefits under this chapter until he or she has been examined by a duly qualified physician or surgeon, selected by the firefighter or, if not selected by the firefighter, selected by the Commissioner for that purpose. If the firefighter is found to be permanently disabled, he or she shall be entitled to present a claim to the Commissioner. The examining doctor shall prepare a written report which shall be submitted to the Commissioner and shall be part of the records. Any firefighter receiving benefits under this chapter shall be examined periodically by a duly qualified physician or surgeon as required by the Commissioner to determine if such disability has ceased to exist. 59 Del. Laws, c. 484, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
18 DE Code § 6704. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 18 - Insurance Code|Chapter 67. Line-of-Duty Disability Benefits to Covered Firefighters|§ 6704. Adjudication of claims.

§ 6704. Adjudication of claims. (a) The Commissioner shall receive claims for disability benefits under this chapter. The Commissioner shall determine the validity of all such claims and determine whether a disability resulting in any such claim was in the line of duty under the terms set forth in § 6701 of this title. In making such determinations, the Commissioner may seek the guidance of the Attorney General. The Commissioner shall hold a hearing on every claim, at which hearing the claimant may be represented by counsel. The Commissioner shall, at the hearing, receive evidence, make findings and render a decision. The Commissioner shall have the power to subpoena witnesses and records and administer oaths and shall keep a written or taped record of all testimony given. The Commissioner shall state, in writing, the findings and the reasons for the decision. (b) The Commissioner shall issue regulations governing the submission, processing, and adjudication of claims, including regulations governing hearings before him or her. (c) The Commissioner shall make available the necessary forms for processing claims. (d) The Commissioner shall insure that on the claim forms supplied to the applicant are spaces wherein the president and company chief, or any other 2 officers designated by the fire company, may, by oath or affirmation, depose the following:  “I, ________________________________(name of officer), do hereby swear/affirm that ________________________________(name of applicant), a member in good standing of the ________________________________ Volunteer Fire Company, did sustain the injury or disease listed herein as the cause of the permanent disability claim, in the circumstances and on the date herein set forth. ________________ (signed) ________________________________ ________________________________________________(Title of Officer) ” Notwithstanding this section, the Insurance Commissioner may consider the submission of the above oath or affirmation as meeting the requirements for a hearing on every claim. 59 Del. Laws, c. 484, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
18 DE Code § 6705. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 18 - Insurance Code|Chapter 67. Line-of-Duty Disability Benefits to Covered Firefighters|§ 6705. Appeals.

§ 6705. Appeals. Any aggrieved claimant may appeal a decision of the Commissioner to Superior Court, which shall have final jurisdiction under this chapter. Such appeal shall be an appeal on the record. The Superior Court may, by rule, set forth the procedure for processing appeals under this chapter. 59 Del. Laws, c. 484, §  1;
18 DE Code § 6706. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 18 - Insurance Code|Chapter 67. Line-of-Duty Disability Benefits to Covered Firefighters|§ 6706. Payments to be diminished by amounts of other benefits.

§ 6706. Payments to be diminished by amounts of other benefits. If any claimant under this chapter is entitled to receive, as a result of the same disability in the line of duty which gave rise to a claim under this chapter, any payment of state, federal, county or municipal funds or insurance proceeds from a policy paid entirely by the state, federal, county or municipal government in the form of a disability benefit, other than that provided for under this chapter, the payment pursuant to this chapter shall be reduced by the amount of such other payment or payments to which the claimant is entitled. 59 Del. Laws, c. 484, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
18 DE Code § 6707. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 18 - Insurance Code|Chapter 67. Line-of-Duty Disability Benefits to Covered Firefighters|§ 6707. Source of payments under this chapter.

§ 6707. Source of payments under this chapter. Payments made pursuant to this chapter shall be made from the State Self-Insurance Fund, as provided in Chapter 65 of this title. The General Assembly shall, when necessary, from time to time, provide for the adequate funding to the said Self-Insurance Fund to cover claims under this chapter. 59 Del. Laws, c. 484, §  1;
18 DE Code § 6708. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 18 - Insurance Code|Chapter 67. Line-of-Duty Disability Benefits to Covered Firefighters|§ 6708. Exemption from tax and execution.

§ 6708. Exemption from tax and execution. Payments made for permanent disability under this chapter are hereby exempted from any state, county or municipal tax and shall not be subject to execution or attachment or to any legal process whatsoever and shall be unassignable. 59 Del. Laws, c. 484, §  1;
18 DE Code § 6750. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 18 - Insurance Code|Chapter 67A. Volunteer Firefighters — Funeral Expenses|§ 6750. Funeral expenses for deceased volunteer firefighters.

§ 6750. Funeral expenses for deceased volunteer firefighters. The reasonable funeral expenses of a deceased member of a volunteer fire company, volunteer fire company ladies auxiliary or volunteer ambulance and rescue company shall be paid in amount not to exceed $7,000. If the deceased member of such company was a state employee entitled to a funeral benefit, this chapter shall not apply. A member of a volunteer fire company, volunteer fire company ladies auxiliary or volunteer ambulance and rescue company for the purposes of this chapter is one who has served as an active member of such organization in Delaware for at least 10 years. 64 Del. Laws, c. 474, §  1;  67 Del. Laws, c. 176, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 284, §  1;  74 Del. Laws, c. 339, §  1;
18 DE Code § 6702B. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 18 - Insurance Code|Chapter 67B. Line-of-Duty Disability Policies for Certain Emergency Responders|§ 6702B. Benefits.

§ 6702B. Benefits. A policy shall be purchased by the Insurance Coverage Office on behalf of those who are eligible under § 6703B of this title for the following benefits. Lump sum cash benefit payable after diagnosis from a covered condition as follows:  (1) Early-stage cancer benefit — $5,000. (2) Advanced-stage cancer benefit — $20,000. a. The combined total of all lump sum benefits received during a member's lifetime shall not exceed $40,000. b. Monthly disability benefits for a period not to exceed 36 months, payable after diagnosis of a covered condition as follows:  1. Class 1 shall be all paid service members who are “active.”  A. The lesser of 60% of monthly salary or $4,000. B. Such monthly benefit shall be subordinate to any other benefit actually paid to the member solely for such disability from any other source and shall be limited to the difference between the amount of such other paid benefit and the amount specified herein. 2. Class 2 shall be all personnel as described in § 6703B(a) of this title who do not meet the requirement of Class 1. A. $1,500 per month.  B. Such monthly benefit shall be subordinate to any other benefit actually paid to the member solely for such disability from any other source, not including private insurance purchased solely by the member, and shall be limited to the difference between the amount of such other paid benefit and the amount specified herein.83 Del. Laws, c. 123, § 1;
18 DE Code § 6703B. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 18 - Insurance Code|Chapter 67B. Line-of-Duty Disability Policies for Certain Emergency Responders|§ 6703B. Eligibility.

§ 6703B. Eligibility. (a) A volunteer or paid firefighter, EMT, paramedic, fire instructor, fire marshal, and fire police will be eligible for coverage under this provision after 3 years of active service. (b) Any person who was simultaneously a member of more than 1 class at the time of diagnosis shall not be entitled to receive benefits from, or on behalf of, more than 1 such class but is entitled to the higher of the 2 classes. (c) A covered member of class 1 or class 2 of this provision shall remain eligible for benefits pursuant to § 6702B of this title for 60 months after the formal cessation of the member's status as an active volunteer firefighter, paid firefighter, EMT, paramedic, fire instructor, fire marshal, or fire police.  83 Del. Laws, c. 123, § 1;
18 DE Code § 6704B. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 18 - Insurance Code|Chapter 67B. Line-of-Duty Disability Policies for Certain Emergency Responders|§ 6704B. Adjudication of claims.

§ 6704B. Adjudication of claims. Claims shall be filed with the insurer by the eligible volunteer or paid firefighter, EMT, paramedic, fire instructor, fire marshal, or fire police covered individual, representative, or estate. 83 Del. Laws, c. 123, § 1;
18 DE Code § 6705B. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 18 - Insurance Code|Chapter 67B. Line-of-Duty Disability Policies for Certain Emergency Responders|§ 6705B. Appeals.

§ 6705B. Appeals. Any aggrieved claimant may appeal a decision to the Department of Insurance. The Commissioner may hold a hearing on those claims at which time the Commissioner may receive evidence, make findings, and render a decision. If the claimant is not satisfied with the decision of the Commissioner, the claimant may appeal the decision to the Superior Court, which shall have final appellate jurisdiction under this chapter. Such appeal shall be an appeal on the record. Superior Court may, by rule, set forth the procedure for processing appeals under this chapter. 83 Del. Laws, c. 123, § 1;
18 DE Code § 6706B. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 18 - Insurance Code|Chapter 67B. Line-of-Duty Disability Policies for Certain Emergency Responders|§ 6706B. Payments to be diminished by amounts of other benefits.

§ 6706B. Payments to be diminished by amounts of other benefits. If any claimant under the policy is entitled to receive, as a result of a covered disability, any other income, the payment pursuant to the policy shall be reduced by the amount of such other payment or payments to which the claimant is entitled. 83 Del. Laws, c. 123, § 1;
18 DE Code § 6707B. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 18 - Insurance Code|Chapter 67B. Line-of-Duty Disability Policies for Certain Emergency Responders|§ 6707B. Source of funding and administration of such policy.

§ 6707B. Source of funding and administration of such policy. (a) Administration of this policy and funding will be through the Insurance Coverage Office. A separate budget line will be established in which the funds will be transferred from the State Treasurer to the Insurance Coverage Office, pursuant to § 705(f) of this title, who will be responsible for paying the premium for the policy. In any policy year, should the amounts transferred pursuant to § 705(f) of this title be insufficient to fund the premium for the policy, the Fund as defined in § 6501 of this title will make up the short fall. (b) The Insurance Coverage Office will submit a copy of a quarterly stewardship report to the State Fire Commission and the Department of Insurance for their review. 83 Del. Laws, c. 123, § 1;
18 DE Code § 6708B. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 18 - Insurance Code|Chapter 67B. Line-of-Duty Disability Policies for Certain Emergency Responders|§ 6708B. Exemption from tax and execution.

§ 6708B. Exemption from tax and execution. Benefits payable under the policy are hereby exempted from any state, county, or municipal tax and shall not be subject to execution or attachment or to any legal process whatsoever and shall be unassignable. 83 Del. Laws, c. 123, § 1;
18 DE Code § 6709B. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 18 - Insurance Code|Chapter 67B. Line-of-Duty Disability Policies for Certain Emergency Responders|§ 6709B. Statute of limitation

§ 6709B. Statute of limitation A claimant shall not bring forth a claim or action after 2 years following the time the claimant was diagnosed with a qualifying cancer as defined in § 6701B of this title.  83 Del. Laws, c. 123, § 1;
18 DE Code § 7101. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 18 - Insurance Code|Chapter 71. Long-Term Care Insurance|§ 7101. Statement of purpose.

§ 7101. Statement of purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to promote the public interest; to promote the availability of long-term care insurance policies; to protect applicants for long-term care insurance, as defined in this chapter, from unfair or deceptive sales or enrollment practices; to establish standards for long-term care insurance; to facilitate public understanding and comparison of long-term care insurance policies; and to facilitate flexibility and innovation in the development of long-term care insurance coverage. 67 Del. Laws, c. 102, §  1;