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Enrollment on Delaware’s Health Insurance Marketplace for 2022 Reaches All-Time High
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Treasury Proposals Receive Funding in Governor’s Recommended Budget
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DEMA Encourages Delawareans To Prepare For Winter Storm
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Many Hunting Opportunities Available as 2021/22 Hunting Season Nears End
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State of Delaware Invests in Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access in the Arts
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DPH Community Assessments Underway to Inform Future COVID-19 Response Efforts and Improve Health
Date Posted: January 25, 2022
Secretary Magarik Announces Leadership Changes at Department of Health and Social Services
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January 25, 2022 – COVID19 Press Briefing
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Bay Health’s Project SEARCH is Rewarding for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
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Date Posted: January 21, 2022
Public Input Sought on Water Trust Priorities and Projects
Date Posted: January 21, 2022
Governor Carney Delivers 2022 State of the State Address
Date Posted: January 20, 2022
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Date Posted: January 20, 2022
YWCA Delaware & Delaware Libraries Launch Social Equity Championship
Date Posted: January 20, 2022
Delaware State Parks Surf Fishing Permits, Annual Passes on Sale in February
Date Posted: January 20, 2022
Delaware Public Health Laboratory Breaks Ground on Expansion to Meet Testing, Surveillance Demands
Date Posted: January 19, 2022
State of the State 2022
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Governor Carney Announces $107M in ARPA Support for Universities
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DNREC to Present Living Shorelines Community Engagement Webinar Feb. 17
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Governor Carney Announces Distribution of 125,000 KN95 Masks to Educators and Students
Date Posted: January 18, 2022
History Division Celebrates Black History Month 2022
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Date Posted: January 18, 2022
DNREC Reopens Rehoboth Bay Shellfish Harvest
Date Posted: January 18, 2022
January 18, 2022 – COVID19 Press Briefing
Date Posted: January 18, 2022
Weekly COVID-19 Update – Jan. 14, 2022: New Positive Cases, Hospitalizations Continue to Trend Upward
Date Posted: January 14, 2022
State of Delaware Partners with FEMA to Open COVID-19 Testing Center
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Governor Carney Releases Second Revision to COVID-19 Emergency Order
Date Posted: January 14, 2022
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Date Posted: January 13, 2022
Arbor Day Poster Contest Now Open
Date Posted: January 13, 2022
Attorney General Jennings announces $1.85 billion Navient settlement
Date Posted: January 13, 2022
Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 2022 Individual Artist Fellowship Awardees
Date Posted: January 13, 2022
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Governor Carney Issues Statement on Cabinet Confirmations
Date Posted: January 12, 2022
Auditor McGuiness Announces Creation of a National Unemployment Insurance Audit Template
Date Posted: January 12, 2022
Jan. 15 is Last Day to Sign up for 2022 Coverage on Delaware’s Health Insurance Marketplace
Date Posted: January 12, 2022
Consumer Demand For Buying Locally Grown Strong In Delaware
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AG Jennings Announces Lawsuit Against Seaford
Date Posted: January 11, 2022
Export Delaware Now Accepting Applications for STEP Grants
Date Posted: January 11, 2022
New Employer UI and Construction Employer Tax Rates for 2022
Date Posted: January 11, 2022
2021 State Conservation Poster Contest Winners Announced
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FY2023 Grant Applications for Arts & Community-Based Organizations and Schools Now Open
Date Posted: January 11, 2022
January 11, 2022 – COVID19 Press Briefing
Date Posted: January 11, 2022
Electronic Speed Safety Program to Begin in I-95 Restore the Corridor Construction Zone
Date Posted: January 10, 2022
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Date Posted: January 10, 2022
Urban Forestry Grants up to $5,000 Available
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Gobernador Carney Firma Mandato Universal de Cubre Bocas en Interiores
Date Posted: January 10, 2022
Governor Carney Signs Universal Indoor Mask Mandate
Date Posted: January 10, 2022
DNREC Solicits Requests for Proposals for Phase 4 of Settlement Mitigation Awards
Date Posted: January 10, 2022
Governor Carney Sends Letter to Boards on Wilmington Learning Collaborative
Date Posted: January 10, 2022
Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards Virtual Ceremony Postponed
Date Posted: January 10, 2022
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Date Posted: January 8, 2022
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Date Posted: January 7, 2022
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Date Posted: January 6, 2022
Governor Carney Announces Department of Human Resources (DHR) Nomination
Date Posted: January 6, 2022
Redden Forest Campsites and Trails Closed Due to Snowstorm
Date Posted: January 6, 2022
Division of Small Business Now Accepting Applications for Site Readiness Fund
Date Posted: January 6, 2022
Delaware Division of the Arts Awards $753,000 in American Rescue Plan Act Funds
Date Posted: January 5, 2022
January 4, 2022 – COVID19 Press Briefing
Date Posted: January 4, 2022
DNREC Sets Jan. 19 Virtual Public Meeting for Updating White Creek Dredging Project in Sussex County
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DHSS Marks Milestone of 100,000 Referrals for Substance Use, Mental Health Services
Date Posted: January 4, 2022
DMV Encourages Online Services; Increase in Wait Times Expected
Date Posted: January 4, 2022
State of Delaware offices in Kent & Sussex Counties opening at 10AM on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022
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Governor Carney Issues State of Emergency Declaration
Date Posted: January 3, 2022
Update: State of Delaware offices are closed on Monday, January 3, 2022
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Weekly COVID-19 Update – Dec. 31, 2021: Record Number of New Positive Cases, Current Hospitalizations
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Date Posted: December 30, 2021
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Date Posted: December 30, 2021
DNREC to Close, Reduce Hours at Some Facilities for January
Date Posted: December 30, 2021
December 30, 2021 – COVID19 Press Briefing
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Governor Carney Lowers Delaware Flag
Date Posted: December 29, 2021
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DPH to Implement Updated CDC Guidance Reducing Quarantine, Isolation Periods
Date Posted: December 28, 2021
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NEW CASTLE (Feb. 3, 2022) – With strong public demand for coverage during the COVID-19 pandemic, enhanced federal subsidies, and Delaware’s reinsurance program keeping the cost of monthly premiums relatively steady, enrollment on Delaware’s Health Insurance Marketplace for 2022 set an all-time high, increasing 26.8% over the open enrollment total for 2021.
During Delaware’s ninth open enrollment period, which began on Nov. 1, 2021, and ended Jan. 15, 2022, a total of 32,113 Delawareans enrolled for health insurance on HealthCare.gov. During the previous year, sign-ups during the open enrollment period totaled 25,320.
For those who enrolled by Dec. 15, 2021, and paid their first premium, coverage began Jan. 1, 2022. For those who enrolled by Jan. 15, 2022, and paid their first premium, coverage began Feb. 1, 2022.
“We are pleased that an increasing number of Delawareans decided to buy coverage through Delaware’s Health Insurance Marketplace,” Governor John Carney said. “Being able to provide access to high-quality, affordable health care is one of the cornerstones of the Affordable Care Act. We are grateful to the Biden administration and the Congressional Delegation for providing enhanced federal subsidies on the marketplace plans to help improve access to health insurance for Delawareans.”
The Biden administration used American Rescue Plan Act funds to increase tax credits and expand subsidies further into the middle class. For instance, a family of four (both parents in their 40s) making $50,000 were eligible for a tax credit of roughly $16,500, compared with $14,300 previously. The vast majority of enrollees on Delaware’s marketplace were eligible for financial assistance, which helps to reduce the cost of monthly premiums and/or deductibles, and also lowers out-of-pocket health care costs.
“As we begin the recovery from COVID-19, providing this crucial access to high-quality, affordable health care is another way we will improve the overall health and well-being of Delawareans,” said Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Secretary Molly Magarik. “We urge everyone to use their coverage to get caught up on necessary screenings, vaccines and annual check-ups, and to work with health care providers to manage chronic health conditions, address emerging health care needs, and to improve their overall physical and behavioral health.”
Delawareans were able to choose from 13 health plans on the health insurance marketplace through Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware. Two dental insurers – Delta Dental of Delaware, Inc. and Dominion Dental Services, Inc. – offer stand-alone dental plans on the marketplace. Monthly premiums for the 2022 health plans were about 3% higher on average than the 2021 plans due in part to increases in prescription costs and an anticipation of elective procedures resuming after being postponed due to the pandemic. This year’s single-digit increase in premiums follows decreases the previous two enrollment years, totaling more than 19%. Federal subsidies cut consumer costs across the country by an average of 40%, negating the small increase in base rates.
“Delaware’s Health Insurance Marketplace has seen great success in reducing our uninsured population – but the fact is that the pandemic increased it due to loss of employer-provided coverage. With the federal subsidies expanding, the 2021 Special Enrollment Period, and an extended enrollment period for 2022 plans, we were able to reach many of those in need of comprehensive coverage at an affordable price,” said Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro. “It is my hope that Congress will not let the enhanced assistance expire at the end of the year so we can continue to serve those economically disadvantaged and middle-income families who have been hit hardest by the financial impacts of the pandemic.”
In June 2019, Governor Carney signed enabling legislation to create a reinsurance program in Delaware, and in August 2019, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) authorized the program. The program has lowered health insurance premiums for plans sold in the individual insurance market by partially reimbursing insurers for high-cost health care claims through a fund that uses a mix of federal funding and assessments collected by the Delaware Department of Insurance from health insurance carriers. Because the insurers’ claims costs are lower, the insurers can reduce the cost of premiums or limit increases. Delaware’s reinsurance program, which began Jan. 1, 2020, is administered by the Delaware Health Care Commission.
In September 2021, the Biden administration awarded Delaware $10.8 million through CMS to improve access to affordable, comprehensive health insurance coverage through its section 1332 state-based reinsurance waiver.
With the end of open enrollment on the health insurance marketplace, Delawareans can enroll for coverage only if they experience a life event that qualifies them for a special enrollment period. Among the many qualifying life events are birth or adoption of a child, a permanent move, loss of other coverage through a job, and marriage or divorce. Visit HealthCare.gov/screener/ to see if you qualify.
In addition to the health insurance marketplace, some Delawareans might be eligible for coverage through Delaware’s expanded Medicaid program, which is open year-round. More than 10,000 Delawareans have received coverage under the Medicaid expansion. To be screened for eligibility or to apply for Medicaid benefits, go to Delaware ASSIST.
Related Topics: ACA, Affordable Care Act (ACA), Delaware Health Insurance Marketplace
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NEW CASTLE (Feb. 3, 2022) – With strong public demand for coverage during the COVID-19 pandemic, enhanced federal subsidies, and Delaware’s reinsurance program keeping the cost of monthly premiums relatively steady, enrollment on Delaware’s Health Insurance Marketplace for 2022 set an all-time high, increasing 26.8% over the open enrollment total for 2021.
During Delaware’s ninth open enrollment period, which began on Nov. 1, 2021, and ended Jan. 15, 2022, a total of 32,113 Delawareans enrolled for health insurance on HealthCare.gov. During the previous year, sign-ups during the open enrollment period totaled 25,320.
For those who enrolled by Dec. 15, 2021, and paid their first premium, coverage began Jan. 1, 2022. For those who enrolled by Jan. 15, 2022, and paid their first premium, coverage began Feb. 1, 2022.
“We are pleased that an increasing number of Delawareans decided to buy coverage through Delaware’s Health Insurance Marketplace,” Governor John Carney said. “Being able to provide access to high-quality, affordable health care is one of the cornerstones of the Affordable Care Act. We are grateful to the Biden administration and the Congressional Delegation for providing enhanced federal subsidies on the marketplace plans to help improve access to health insurance for Delawareans.”
The Biden administration used American Rescue Plan Act funds to increase tax credits and expand subsidies further into the middle class. For instance, a family of four (both parents in their 40s) making $50,000 were eligible for a tax credit of roughly $16,500, compared with $14,300 previously. The vast majority of enrollees on Delaware’s marketplace were eligible for financial assistance, which helps to reduce the cost of monthly premiums and/or deductibles, and also lowers out-of-pocket health care costs.
“As we begin the recovery from COVID-19, providing this crucial access to high-quality, affordable health care is another way we will improve the overall health and well-being of Delawareans,” said Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Secretary Molly Magarik. “We urge everyone to use their coverage to get caught up on necessary screenings, vaccines and annual check-ups, and to work with health care providers to manage chronic health conditions, address emerging health care needs, and to improve their overall physical and behavioral health.”
Delawareans were able to choose from 13 health plans on the health insurance marketplace through Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware. Two dental insurers – Delta Dental of Delaware, Inc. and Dominion Dental Services, Inc. – offer stand-alone dental plans on the marketplace. Monthly premiums for the 2022 health plans were about 3% higher on average than the 2021 plans due in part to increases in prescription costs and an anticipation of elective procedures resuming after being postponed due to the pandemic. This year’s single-digit increase in premiums follows decreases the previous two enrollment years, totaling more than 19%. Federal subsidies cut consumer costs across the country by an average of 40%, negating the small increase in base rates.
“Delaware’s Health Insurance Marketplace has seen great success in reducing our uninsured population – but the fact is that the pandemic increased it due to loss of employer-provided coverage. With the federal subsidies expanding, the 2021 Special Enrollment Period, and an extended enrollment period for 2022 plans, we were able to reach many of those in need of comprehensive coverage at an affordable price,” said Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro. “It is my hope that Congress will not let the enhanced assistance expire at the end of the year so we can continue to serve those economically disadvantaged and middle-income families who have been hit hardest by the financial impacts of the pandemic.”
In June 2019, Governor Carney signed enabling legislation to create a reinsurance program in Delaware, and in August 2019, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) authorized the program. The program has lowered health insurance premiums for plans sold in the individual insurance market by partially reimbursing insurers for high-cost health care claims through a fund that uses a mix of federal funding and assessments collected by the Delaware Department of Insurance from health insurance carriers. Because the insurers’ claims costs are lower, the insurers can reduce the cost of premiums or limit increases. Delaware’s reinsurance program, which began Jan. 1, 2020, is administered by the Delaware Health Care Commission.
In September 2021, the Biden administration awarded Delaware $10.8 million through CMS to improve access to affordable, comprehensive health insurance coverage through its section 1332 state-based reinsurance waiver.
With the end of open enrollment on the health insurance marketplace, Delawareans can enroll for coverage only if they experience a life event that qualifies them for a special enrollment period. Among the many qualifying life events are birth or adoption of a child, a permanent move, loss of other coverage through a job, and marriage or divorce. Visit HealthCare.gov/screener/ to see if you qualify.
In addition to the health insurance marketplace, some Delawareans might be eligible for coverage through Delaware’s expanded Medicaid program, which is open year-round. More than 10,000 Delawareans have received coverage under the Medicaid expansion. To be screened for eligibility or to apply for Medicaid benefits, go to Delaware ASSIST.
Related Topics: ACA, Affordable Care Act (ACA), Delaware Health Insurance Marketplace
Keep up to date by receiving a daily digest email, around noon, of current news release posts from state agencies on news.delaware.gov.
Here you can subscribe to future news updates.
