State employees

Two bills strengthening state dual employment reporting requirements to manage double-dipping clear the General Assembly.

The State Employee Benefits Committee gears up to vote on further state health insurance rate increases after this year’s 27% hike.

Not only is the Delaware Legislature working to give more direct subpoena power to the State Auditor’s Office, it’s also attempting to streamline documentation requirements for dual employment tracking.

The State Auditor’s Office releases the first Dual Employment Audit since 2017 and finds several state employees could be double-dipping with tax-funded compensation.

The State Employee Benefits Committee approves an increased budget for the current fiscal year based on a 27% health insurance premium hike for state employees, higher enrollment and increased prescription drug utilization.

The body in charge of the state health insurance plan voted for across the board trend assumption increases to account for rising healthcare costs.

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.

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.

The Delaware Department of Human Resources sets state employee hiring and promoting records the last two years.