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Essential coverage of public health trends, local policy, and issues of access and equity in Delaware’s medical system.
Delaware receives additional $160M for rural health support
Earlier this week, state officials announced Delaware would receive $160.3 million in its second year of funding from the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), a provision of the Trump administration’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act that earmarks $50 billion for states to improve their rural health care infrastructure.
What Delawareans need to know about changes to Medicare, Medicaid
Nearly half of all First State residents rely on health insurance coverage provided through either Medicaid or Medicare. It’s important for Delawareans to understand the differences between the programs, particularly amid new restrictions and funding cuts to both programs following the passage of the federal “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”
‘Endless walk of shame’: A Delaware mother’s cross-country journey for mental health care
Michelle Varisco traveled across the country in search of effective mental healthcare after a “traumatizing” experience in Delaware left her afraid to seek treatment in the First State.
Insurance Summarized
Here’s what to know: Debates over health insurance in Delaware focus on rising ACA costs, calls for federal tax credit extensions to maintain affordability, and contentious state-level primary care reform initiatives.
This summary was generated with the support of AI and edited by a human editor for accuracy.
Delaware ACA insurance premiums to increase more than 10% in 2027
Earlier this week, the Delaware Department of Insurance announced rate changes for health plans purchased through the open marketplace, also known as Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans. Plans will jump by double-digit percentages in 2027.
