Delaware SJR19 directs the Department of Health & Social Services to explore strategies to reduce high health care costs in the state.

Delaware SJR19 directs the Department of Health & Social Services to explore solutions to address the state's high health care costs. The report will consider the feasibility of adopting global budget or 2-sided risk models, including participation in the AHEAD model. It will also evaluate options for a public option or other publicly sponsored coverage strategy. The report must be submitted to the General Assembly by January 1, 2027, and will consider updating the Medicaid outlier methodology and ensuring cost savings for the 2027 benefit year.

Delaware SJR19 directs the Department of Health & Social Services to explore strategies to reduce high health care costs in the state.

Delaware SJR19 directs the Department of Health & Social Services to explore solutions to address the state's high health care costs. The report will consider the feasibility of adopting global budget or 2-sided risk models, including participation in the AHEAD model. It will also evaluate options for a public option or other publicly sponsored coverage strategy. The report must be submitted to the General Assembly by January 1, 2027, and will consider updating the Medicaid outlier methodology and ensuring cost savings for the 2027 benefit year.