Heather Johnson

The committee reviewed the Director's report concerning the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Request for Proposals, upcoming Open Enrollment periods, agency health scorecard initiatives, and legislative updates regarding Senate Bill 1. Legal guidance was provided regarding the Medical Third-Party Administrator Services Request for Proposals. The committee discussed Medicare retiree contributions and reviewed the March Fund Report and financial updates, noting medical and pharmacy claim trends. Additionally, the committee approved dental plan designs for procurement, finalized the FY26-FY29 Strategic Framework, updated eligibility and enrollment rules, and incorporated numerous amendments into the Medical Third-Party Administrator Services Request for Proposals.

The committee meeting covered updates regarding the PBM RFP, including the number of intent to bid notices received and the proposal evaluation process. Benefit updates were discussed, specifically regarding the spring open enrollment deadline and the impact of Senate Bill 289 on the committee's structure. Additionally, the committee reviewed the dental RFP, discussed the removal of the DHMO plan, and focused on the dental provider termination reasons. The proposed update to the SEBC subcommittee structure was also presented to align with the strategic framework.

The agenda for this meeting includes a presentation from the Statewide Benefits Office Director, an executive session regarding dental benefit loss ratios, and the discussion and approval process for the Dental Benefit Request for Proposals (RFP). Additional topics include updates on SEBC subcommittees, the Senate Joint Resolution 7 report, reference-based pricing, MarketScan reimbursement benchmarks, and Senate Bill 1 regarding the Department of Insurance. The session concludes with a period for public comment and other business.

This document outlines the mission and core values of the Division of People & Culture, a strategic center within the Department of Human Resources. Its mission is to cultivate an inspired, supported, and empowered workplace, fostering an inclusive and high-performing culture where every employee feels valued. The Division focuses on culture development, workforce planning, leadership development, change management, employee experience, and utilizing workforce data for evidence-based decision-making. It operates as a strategic, collaborative partner across all HR divisions, ensuring alignment with fairness, access, and opportunity principles, and integrating advocacy-driven insights to empower people, strengthen culture, and drive organizational results.

This document outlines a proposed strategic framework for the State of Delaware's Group Health Insurance Plan (GHIP) for fiscal years 2026-2029. The framework aims to provide adequate access to high-quality healthcare at an affordable cost, promote healthy lifestyles, and foster engaged consumers among state employees, retirees, and their dependents. Key goals include improving member health, ensuring high-quality and cost-effective care, managing overall healthcare costs, and establishing transparency and continuous improvement through monitoring and reporting.