DELAWARE’S MEDICARE “BIRTHDAY RULE” AND NEW ENROLLMENT PROTECTIONS NOW IN EFFECT DOVER, DE (May 13, 2026) – Following the implementation of Senate Bill 71 (SB 71) earlier this year, Delaware Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro is issuing a reminder to …
DOVER, DE (March 10, 2026) –The Delaware Department of Insurance (DOI) and its Consumer Services & Investigation team are working to make consumers aware that property reassessments do not determine homeowner’s insurance premiums. Recently, Delaware …
Legislative Leaders and Insurance Commissioner announce Senate Bill 1 DOVER, DE (March 5, 2026) – Health policy leaders in Delaware unveiled Senate Bill 1 today, which aims to put patients and providers first by rebalancing the healthcare dollar and …
Annual year-in-review shows continued success for Delaware consumers DOVER, DE (February 2, 2026) – The Delaware Department of Insurance’s team members are highlighting key achievements from their service to residents in 2025 including consumer assistance …
Time is running out – enroll for 2026 now. January 15 is the final deadline to enroll in an ACA Marketplace plan for 2026. Individuals who don’t act by Jan. 15, 2026, may not get coverage for 2026 unless they qualify for a Special Enrollment Period based …
NEW CASTLE – Delaware’s Health Insurance Marketplace’s has entered its 13th year of open enrollment. Coverage for enrollees who sign up by Dec. 15 and pay their first month’s premium will be effective Jan. 1. Delawareans can renew existing coverage or sign …
Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro announced today that workers’ compensation insurance rates will decrease for the ninth year in a row, effective December 1. The voluntary market is expected to decrease average loss costs by 11.6%, and the residual …
Insurer penalties pass the $2M mark in total Today the Delaware Department of Insurance announced the completion of a follow-up Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (“Mental Health Parity”) examination of UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company. This …
In the wake of federal changes, Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro and the Delaware Department of Insurance wish to inform residents about carrier’s intentions regarding insurance coverage for immunizations. “Vaccines save lives,” said Insurance …
Prices for the medications were relatively flat, after subtracting rebates, the analysis of data provided to the OVBHCD by Delaware’s three largest pharmacy benefit managers found. Rebates are payments typically made by a pharmaceutical manufacturer to a …
Federal budget, CMS rules, and expiration of subsidies to raise consumer costs Carriers on the Delaware Health Insurance Marketplace have filed higher rates for the coming year. These actuarially justified increases are a result of federal budget …
Navarro issues bulletin regarding consumer access, coverage, other insurer and PBM requirements Rite Aid has commenced Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, resulting in pharmacy closures in Delaware. These closures may disrupt patient access to medications, …
DOVER – Today, Delaware’s elected leaders released a joint statement on the political violence in Minnesota: “We are all horrified by the shooting of Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, Sen. John Hoffman, and their spouses in what appears to …
The Delaware Department of Insurance reported this month on the initial impact of HB 371, legislation sponsored by Representative Kim Williams and Senator Jack Walsh in the 152nd General Assembly. HB 371 was filed in order to solve an issue brought forth …
Additional penalties possible if company compliance does not improve After months of investigation, the Delaware Department of Insurance announced that Liberty Mutual has paid a penalty of $300,000 across three member companies, with an express stipulation …
Five-year renewal earned after intensive assessment Bureau of Examination, Rehabilitation, and Guaranty (BERG) team from back left: Tracey Weaver, Riley Lent, Chris Porter, Danielle Hopp, Justine Martinez, Beth Short, Rylynn Brown, Raegan Allen, Blake …
Addresses increased use of aerial imagery in industry activities The Delaware Department of Insurance recently issued a bulletin to carriers recognizing increased use of unmanned aircraft systems and aerial imagery, and offering regulatory guidance, …
Joins coalition of states enhancing regulation of artificial intelligence Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro announced Delaware has issued a bulletin to all insurance carriers doing business in the state regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence ( …
Annual year-in-review shows continued success for Delaware consumers The Delaware Department of Insurance’s 105 team members are highlighting key achievements from their service to Delaware residents in 2024 including consumer assistance, attraction of new …
Cigna Medicare Advantage enrollees eligible to seek new coverage, including Guaranteed Issue Medigap The Delaware Department of Insurance and its Medicare Assistance Bureau (DMAB) are working to make consumers aware that the Centers for Medicare and …
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