Delaware creates diabetes wellness pilot program to test proactive healthcare model

Original title: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE DIABETES WELLNESS PILOT PROGRAM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO STUDY DIABETIC WELL CARE.

Last action · August 31, 2026: Signed by GovernorSponsors: Jeff Hilovsky and 27 others

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What This Bill Does

Delaware establishes a three-year observational pilot program within the Department of Health and Social Services to study proactive diabetic care using regular testing and incentives. The program aims to transition treatment from reactive to proactive without requiring state fiscal appropriations.

Why it matters

Participating diabetic patients and healthcare providers receive regular testing, management tools, and incentives funded entirely through the Federal Rural Health Transformation Program.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

diabetic patients

Participating diabetic patients are regularly tested, measured, managed, and provided incentives as part of the observational study.

Directly affected

healthcare providers

Providers are incentivized and participate in managing diabetic patients under the proactive wellness model.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long will the pilot program last?

The observational study is designed to run for a length of 3 years.

Will this program cost state taxpayers money?

No, the Act requires no fiscal note because the pilot program is federally funded through the Federal Rural Health Transformation Program.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

9 actions

Aug 31, 2026Office of the GovernorEnrolled
Signed by Governor
Jun 30, 2026SenateFloor
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
Jun 24, 2026SenateCommittee
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits
Jun 16, 2026SenateIntroduced
Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate
Jun 16, 2026HouseFloor
Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT
Jun 16, 2026HouseCommittee
Amendment HA 1 to HB 305 - Passed In House by Voice Vote

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May 14, 2026HouseCommittee
Amendment HA 1 to HB 305 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
Mar 18, 2026HouseCommittee
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 9 On Its Merits
Mar 5, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House

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