Health Insurance

Delaware’s state health insurance plan is starting preliminary trend predictions for FY25, which includes a 272% increase in spending on weight loss drugs.

The body in charge of state employee health insurance plans prepares to vote on new trend increases after ending the year in a $10 million deficit.

The state employee health insurance account continues to hold off its expected cash shortfall, but additional premium hikes are still likely.

It’s a record year for signups for the Health Insurance Marketplace in Delaware.

Delaware’s Group Health Insurance Plan fund is expected to go negative by the end of next month, and consultants recommend a 27% premium increase for next fiscal year.

Gov. John Carney opted out of recommending funding to support a clinical psychology program at DSU, but the Joint Finance Committee believes the funding should be a priority.

New data expects the state's health insurance fund to run close to a $39 million deficit by the end of the fiscal year.

With the return of pre-pandemic Medicaid renewal, Highmark Health Options and Network Connect are launching a grassroots program to educate and support Delawareans coverage redetermination.

The subcommittee voted to increase the years of service needed before retirement in order to reach the maximum state share of healthcare premiums.

Last fall, Delaware joined several states and Medicaid in deciding to cover weight loss drugs, but there have been more prescriptions than expected.