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  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services


Delaware launches pilot EBT program at farmers’ markets

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Thursday, June 28, 2012

Clients of Delaware’s Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program can now buy vegetables, fruit and other items with their benefit cards at several farmers’ markets.



Delaware SB 162: HIV Testing Now Standard

Division of Public Health | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 27, 2012

On National HIV Testing Day, Governor Jack Markell was joined by state officials, state legislators and HIV activists in Dover to sign Senate Bill 162, providing for routine HIV opt-out testing. SB 162 implements the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendation that HIV testing should be part of the standard battery of medical tests. The new rule will not only increase HIV testing, but help destigmatize such screenings and cement HIV testing’s place as part of regular medical care. The bill preserves the opportunity for patients to decline the testing as with most other medical tests.



Delaware Medicaid Program to Reimburse for Telemedicine-Delivered Services Beginning July 1

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Beginning July 1, the Delaware Medical Assistance Program will reimburse for telemedicine-delivered services provided to Delaware Medicaid clients in order to improve access to behavioral health services and general health care services, including medical subspecialties not widely available in the state.



Gov. Markell Welcomes the Specialisterne Foundation to Delaware

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, June 15, 2012

Gov. Jack Markell welcomed the Specialisterne Foundation to Delaware during a special announcement about funding to facilitate the employment of Delawareans with high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder.



Delaware to Observe World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 14, 2012

Delaware will observe the seventh annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Friday, June 15, with a series of events in the state’s three counties. Attorney General Biden, representatives of the Department of Health and Social Services and other state agencies, law enforcement officials and other advocates will take part in the events.






  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services

Delaware launches pilot EBT program at farmers’ markets

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Thursday, June 28, 2012

Clients of Delaware’s Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program can now buy vegetables, fruit and other items with their benefit cards at several farmers’ markets.



Delaware SB 162: HIV Testing Now Standard

Division of Public Health | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 27, 2012

On National HIV Testing Day, Governor Jack Markell was joined by state officials, state legislators and HIV activists in Dover to sign Senate Bill 162, providing for routine HIV opt-out testing. SB 162 implements the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendation that HIV testing should be part of the standard battery of medical tests. The new rule will not only increase HIV testing, but help destigmatize such screenings and cement HIV testing’s place as part of regular medical care. The bill preserves the opportunity for patients to decline the testing as with most other medical tests.



Delaware Medicaid Program to Reimburse for Telemedicine-Delivered Services Beginning July 1

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Beginning July 1, the Delaware Medical Assistance Program will reimburse for telemedicine-delivered services provided to Delaware Medicaid clients in order to improve access to behavioral health services and general health care services, including medical subspecialties not widely available in the state.



Gov. Markell Welcomes the Specialisterne Foundation to Delaware

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, June 15, 2012

Gov. Jack Markell welcomed the Specialisterne Foundation to Delaware during a special announcement about funding to facilitate the employment of Delawareans with high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder.



Delaware to Observe World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 14, 2012

Delaware will observe the seventh annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Friday, June 15, with a series of events in the state’s three counties. Attorney General Biden, representatives of the Department of Health and Social Services and other state agencies, law enforcement officials and other advocates will take part in the events.