senior health

Delaware has historically neglected setting aside funds for state retiree healthcare benefits, but that’s beginning to turn around.

An organizer with the project says it's a customizable framework to help communities improve overall health.

Gov. John Carney acts on the final bills in a package to update state retiree healthcare benefits following a multi-year reform effort.

Delaware State University partnered with Education, Health, Research International, Inc. on the Geriatric Workforce Education Program.

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.

Both chambers of the Delaware General Assembly unanimously overturn Gov. John Carney’s veto of a bill that would restructure the State Employee Benefits Committee and its meeting procedures.

Gov. John Carney vetoes a bill aiming to increase transparency with how state retiree healthcare plan decisions are made.

Two bills seeking to keep the state from adopting a Medicare Advantage plan for current retirees pass in the Senate and head back to the House with new amendments.

RISE Delaware formed in 2022 to oppose Delaware’s decision to switch to a Medicare Advantage Plan for state retiree health care, and their lawsuit against the state yielded a temporary block on transitioning to the new plan