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Read. Follow. Verify.Delaware directs Department of Health & Social Services to study strategies for lowering health care costs
Last action · July 23, 2026: Signed by GovernorSponsors: Ray Seigfried and 5 others
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What This Bill Does
Delaware directs the Department of Health & Social Services to explore health care cost-reduction strategies and submit a feasibility report to the General Assembly by January 1, 2027. The required evaluation covers Medicaid outlier methods, 2027 cost savings, s, , and publicly sponsored coverage options.
State health agencies must deliver a formal cost-reduction strategy report to lawmakers by January 1, 2027, shaping future Delaware health care and Medicaid policies.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Department of Health & Social Services
The Department is required to research cost-reduction strategies and submit a formal report to the General Assembly by January 1, 2027.
General Assembly
Lawmakers will receive the mandated feasibility report outlining health care cost solutions and coverage options.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Current status: Signed into law.
Procedural history
11 actions- Jul 23, 2026Office of the GovernorEnrolledSigned by Governor
- Jun 30, 2026HouseFloorPassed By House. Votes: 31 YES 10 NO
- Jun 30, 2026HouseLifted From Table in House
- Jun 30, 2026HouseLaid On Table in House
- Jun 17, 2026HouseCommitteeReported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 9 On Its Merits
- Jun 11, 2026HouseIntroducedAssigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House
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- Jun 11, 2026SenateFloorPassed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
- Jun 11, 2026SenateCommitteeAmendment SA 1 to SJR 19 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT
- Jun 11, 2026SenateCommitteeReported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits
- Jun 11, 2026SenateCommitteeAmendment SA 1 to SJR 19 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Jun 9, 2026SenateIntroducedIntroduced and Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate
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