Those using telemedicine services in Delaware are one step closer to realizing full parity with normal visits to their doctor.
House lawmakers Thursday approved technical corrections to a bill that would force insurance companies to treat costs for telemedicine services the same as they would for a typical appointment.
Proponents say current practices by those companies have discouraged some people living in more rural parts of Delaware to forego needed care with doctors that may be an hour or two drive away.
And those that take advantage of telemedicine are charged much more than if they had seen a physician or specialist in person.
State senators already approved the bill.
It now heads to Gov. Jack Markell’s desk for his signature.
