Health Insurers and Pharmacy Benefit Managers Urged to Assist Families Affected by Lulu M. Ross Elementary School Fire
State calls for swift, flexible action to help affected families replace essential medications DOVER, Del. (October 30, 2026) – This week, the Delaware Department of Insurance was notified by Secretary of Health and Social Services, Christen Linke Young and Secretary of Education Cindy Marten that the October 25 fire at Lulu M. Ross Elementary School […]
Navarro Announces Completion of First Pharmacy Benefit Manager Exams
Efforts to protect consumers and independent pharmacies, and lower pharmaceutical costs continue Following the unanimous passage of legislation in 2021, the Delaware Department of Insurance was given regulatory authority over Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) and has been building an investigation and enforcement program in order to address the multi-billion-dollar industry that has played a key […]
Delaware to Regulate Multi-Billion-Dollar Pharmacy Benefit Manager Industry, Protecting Consumers and Local Businesses
Department of Insurance will lead effort to rein in monopolistic behavior and excessive pharmaceutical costs Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro announced today that the Delaware Department of Insurance will begin the process of building and enforcing regulations regarding Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) as a new law goes into effect. The new authorities of the department will […]
Auditor McGuiness Supports Federal Legislation to End PBMs’ Predatory Practices
DOVER, Del. – State Auditor Kathy McGuiness has supported the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) as it pushes for federal legislation to address pharmacy benefit managers’ (PBMs) predatory practices. “It is heartrending to watch people have to decide between paying for their life-saving medications and buying food for their families,” McGuiness said. “It’s especially painful to […]
Auditor McGuiness: Survey Shows Predatory PBM Practices Destroying Independent Pharmacies
DOVER, Del. – A survey of Delaware’s independent community pharmacists on the impact of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) reveals predatory practices are potentially devastating these small businesses, State Auditor Kathy McGuiness said today as she released a new special report. “Your community pharmacists – who are your first line of defense when you are sick or […]
