Posts Tagged ‘The Delaware Department of Insurance’
UPDATE: Senate Bill 1 Advances from Health Committee
UPDATE –3/18/26: Delaware legislation aimed at improving access to primary care and controlling healthcare costs has advanced out of the Senate Health Committee. Supporters say Senate Bill 1 would expand access, shift toward value-based care, and address high costs, particularly in underserved areas. However, earlier concerns from the Delaware Healthcare Association suggest the proposal could…
Read MoreConsumer Advisory: Information for Health Care Consumers Regarding ACA Marketplace Coverage for 2026
The Delaware Department of Insurance is sending out a notice reminding health care consumers that January 15th is the final deadline to enroll in an ACA Marketplace plan for 2026. Individuals who don鈥檛 act by then may not get coverage for 2026 unless they qualify for a Special Enrollment Period based on circumstances such as…
Read More$450K in Mental Health Parity Penalties Issued to UnitedHealthcare
The Delaware Department of Insurance has completed a follow-up examination of UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company regarding its compliance with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. The investigation also looked at other areas of the company’s operations, including handling complaints, claims, and pharmacy benefit management. Due to “substantive findings” and “repeated issues,” the Department has…
Read MoreFederal Government Determines Cigna Medicare Advantage Network Change Requires Special Election Period
The Delaware Department of Insurance and its Medicare Assistance Bureau (DMAB) are working to make consumers aware that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), a federal agency, has completed a review of the impact of the Bayhealth-Cigna Medicare Advantage termination. They have determined that this termination significantly changes the Cigna provider network. Affected…
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