$450k in Mental Health Parity Penalties Issued to UnitedHealthcare
Insurer penalties pass the $2M mark in total Today the Delaware Department of Insurance announced the completion of a follow-up Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (“Mental Health Parity”) examination of UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company. This investigation also included reviews of complaint and grievance handling, policyholder services, claims, utilization review, medical necessity criteria, pharmacy review, […]
DHSS Observes National Suicide Prevention Month
DOVER – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) and a coalition of partners will elevate awareness about Delaware 988 — the state’s suicide and crisis lifeline — and foster a supportive community environment for mental health during September, National Suicide Prevention Month. DHSS has organized a Week of Action as part of […]
Governor Carney Signs Legislation to Support Youth Mental Health
NEW CASTLE, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday, August 7, joined Speaker of the House Valerie Longhurst, Secretary of Education Mark Holodick, other elected officials, and advocates to sign two pieces of legislation that support student mental health in schools. Governor Carney signed House Bill 200 and House Substitute 1 for House Bill 5 at […]
Lt. Governor Hall-Long Convenes Delaware’s First Mental and Behavioral Health Summit
WILMINGTON, Del. – On Monday, Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long convened national and local experts, elected leaders, and community advocates in a first-of-its-kind summit discussing the state of Delaware residents’ behavioral and mental health. The inaugural day-long summit, 2023 Mental and Behavioral Health Summit: Pathways and Partnerships for a Stronger Delaware, comes amidst an ongoing national and state […]
Why Mental Health is Key to a Child’s Overall Health and Wellbeing
In addition to a caring adult, research shows that prevention and treatment programs do work and there are resources available to help children and their families through the Delaware Children’s Department Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services (DPBHS) and the Department of Education (DOE) and local schools.
