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2025 Delaware Snapshot
The Healthcare Affordability Snapshot provides legislators, consumer advocates, regulators and other stakeholders a tool to compare their state’s health policies across other states. The categories examined in this resource explore a variety of policy options that have previously appeared in the Scorecard, as well as additional policies that impact health care affordability. Policies were selected […]
Read More$19 Million in medical debt eliminated for 18,000 residents
The Delaware medical debt elimination initiative has made significant progress with providing 18,145 individuals with $18.8 million in medical debt being eliminated so far, reports Delaware News. The medical debt elimination initiative has a goal to eliminate up to $50 million in total for Delawareans in need.
Read MoreMedical Debt Excluded from Credit Reporting
The Office of Governor Matt Meyer made a press release to notify the implementation of Senate Bill 156, which prohibits medical debt being included on consumer credit report, according to Delaware News. Governor Matt Meyer states “with this law now in effect, we’re helping thousands of Delawareans breathe a little easier and ensure that no one’s financial […]
Read MoreDelaware Governor Signs “Pre-Authorization Reform Act”
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed multiple public health bills in August including Senate Bill 12, the “Pre-Authorization Reform Act,” reported Delaware Public Media. Senate Bill 12 sets new standards for insurance pre-authorization, speeds up pre-authorization requests and approvals, and extends the time pre-authorization is valid for, among other changes.
Read MoreDelaware to Erase $50 Million in Medical Debt
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer recently partnered with nonprofit Undue Medical Debt to erase $50 million in medical debt for residents, reported WHYY Public Media. Residents with an income at or below 400% of the federal poverty level or who have medical debt that is at least 5% of their annual household income qualify for relief. The […]
Read MoreDelaware Governor Passes a Series of Health Care Affordability Laws
In a news story from the Office of the Governor, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer passed several bills aimed at improving health care for vulnerable populations. House Bill 3 creates a breastfeeding and lactation program for women in custody allowing them to collect and send breast milk to their children. Additionally, House Bill 53 with House Amendment 1 allows for the […]
Read MoreExecutive Order Signed to Protect Gender-Affirming Care
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed an executive order to protect patients and providers of gender-affirming care, reports WBOC. The executive order prevents state agencies from sharing information about those seeking or providing such care. It also shields providers from disciplinary action for offering legally protected services. Supporters say it strengthens patient privacy and access to […]
Read MoreDelaware
The Health Care Value Hub’s 2026 Health Care Affordability State Policy Snapshot provides legislators, consumer advocates, regulators and other stakeholders with a tool to compare their state’s health policies across other states. The Snapshot explores policies impacting health care affordability across four domains: Policies were selected based on whether they have the potential to impact health care affordability or access to […]
Read MoreFree Dental Screenings for DE Kindergartens Launch Spring Semester
A bill passed last year ensures kindergarteners throughout Delaware will have free dental screenings before the end of the 2024-2025 school year, reports Delaware Public Media. Passed through House Bill 83, the initiative sends dental professionals to schools, ensuring students miss no more than 15 minutes of class. Affording dental care is a concern for many […]
Read MoreDelaware Snapshot 2024
The 2024 Healthcare Affordability Snapshot provides legislators, consumer advocates, regulators and other stakeholders a tool to compare their state’s health policies across other states. The categories examined in this resource explore a variety of policy options that have previously appeared in the Scorecard, as well as additional policies that impact health care affordability. Policies were […]
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