Delaware fell one spot from 2007 to be ranked the 35th healthiest state, according to a 2008 study by the United Health Foundation.
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The state's best and worst category ratings:
See the United Health Foundation's latest findings on Delaware.
No, Delaware does not offer a risk pool for its citizen's who are medically-uninsurable.
Risk pools are state-sponsored programs to help people with a history of medical problems in their family to purchase coverage. These pools are for people who can afford to buy health insurance, but are not able to get underwritten in the private market because of a pre-existing health condition. These programs can vary significantly from state-to-state in price, benefits and number of people served. Often insurance companies doing business in the state are required to contribute to the poolto keep it in the black. In the best cases they allow people to be able to switch jobs or become self-employed without the fear of losing their health insurance coverage. Find more on risk pools here.
Cover The Uninsured is a national effort to highlight the fact that too many Americans are living without health insurance and to demand solutions from our nation's leaders. Read more information on its efforts. It is a project of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
US News does an annual ranking of what it considers the best health insurance plans in each state.
Visit its reports on various health insurance or medical insurance plans being offered in Delaware.
State of Delaware Department of Insurance -- the department has published "The Instant Insurance Guide: Health " as a guide to buying and using health insurance in Delaware. To obtain printed copies of the guide, please call 1-800-282-8611 or (302) 674-7310, or email consumer@state.de.us.
Delaware Healthy Children Program -- help for families meeting certain income guidelines get health insurance for their children age 18 and under.
State of Delaware Medicaid Information -- Medicaid furnishes medical assistance to low-income families and the elderly, blind and disabled people without enough income to pay for medical services.
Politco – Democratic leaders trying to preserve a high-stakes Saturday vote on a House health reform bill battled a swift current of rank-and-file defections Friday as the White House swung into action to help corral the final votes.
Associated Press – House Democrats acknowledged they don’t yet have the votes to pass a sweeping overhaul of the nation’s health care system, and signaled they may push back the vote until Sunday or early next week.
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Health insurance companies in Delaware. Get health plan pricing for these companies. Aetna Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware Celtic Ins. Co. Golden Rule |
Contact your federal officials. All Americans need your help to demand Congress to make health insurance that is:
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