This Act provides a one-time increase of 3% in aggregate worker’s compensation medical expenses to correct reimbursements for medical services coded as evaluation and management (E&M) for worker compensation cases. This is needed as the E&M reimbursement rate for Workers’ Compensation cases has fallen below the reimbursement rate of the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services rates. This is a critical need as the State of Delaware is in critical need of physicians to accept and treat worker compensation patients.
This Senate Concurrent Resolution directs the Department of Health and Social Services to conduct a review of public assistance programs to identify benefit cliffs and consider these outcomes with perspective of asset-limited, income-constrained employed (ALICE) individuals. The Resolution also direct the Department of Health and Social Services to prepare a report that details its findings and recommendations by January 9, 2026.
This resolution urges Governor Meyer to submit a waiver request to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeking to prohibit the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for the purchase of candy and sugar-sweetened beverages. The resolution aligns with similar efforts in other states to promote healthier food choices among SNAP recipients and to ensure that taxpayer-funded nutrition programs support the health and well-being of low-income individuals and families. By eliminating “junk foods” from the list of eligible purchases, Delaware can take a meaningful step toward reducing diet-related chronic illnesses and strengthening the nutritional integrity of the SNAP program.
This resolution designates May 2025 as "Lupus Awareness Month" in the State of Delaware and encourages expanded efforts to keep Delaware residents properly informed about Lupus symptom recognition and treatment.
This resolution requires the Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance to present a report to the Delaware General Assembly, by January 1, 2026, for the provision of insurance coverage for Community Health Worker services by Medicaid providers, which must include a draft State plan amendment or waiver, as appropriate, to the Governor and all members of the General Assembly, with copies to the Director and the Librarian of the Division of Research of Legislative Council, and the Delaware Public Archives.
This Concurrent Resolution proclaims May 15, 2025, as "Home Care Advocacy Day" in Delaware to recognize the dedication and hard work of caregivers, to emphasize the critical importance of access to quality home care services for Delaware’s aging residents to live independently and age with dignity, and to advocate for policies and resources that support the delivery of high-quality, person-centered care in the home setting.
This Concurrent Resolution recognizes the escalating HIV crisis in Delaware and the drastic reduction in federal HIV prevention funding. The Resolution encourages healthcare providers, advocacy organizations, and community leaders to collaborate in exploring avenues to reduce HIV infections and ensuring equitable access to preventative care statewide.
This resolution acknowledges the critical and immediate need for funding for community-based mental health services. It recognizes the expertise and importance of Community Mental Health providers and its workforce to Delawareans with mental illness to our state on the occasion of May 14, 2025, as “Community Mental Health Workforce” Advocacy Day, co-sponsored by the Ability Network of Delaware.
This Concurrent Resolution recognizes the important role of school-based mental health professionals because of the critical importance of school-based mental health professionals in supporting student mental and behavioral health, well-being, and learning.
This resolution addresses the issue of workplace violence in healthcare, encourages preventive measures, promotes collaboration and support for healthcare workers, and proclaims the month of April 2025 as “Healthcare Workplace Violence Prevention & Awareness Month” in the State of Delaware.
