The Department published its notice of proposed regulation changes pursuant to 29 Delaware Code Section 10115 in the November 1, 2018 Delaware Register of Regulations, requiring written materials and suggestions from the public concerning the proposed regulations to be produced by December 3, 2018 at which time the Department would receive information, factual evidence and public comment to the said proposed changes to the regulations.
In accordance with the federal public notice requirements established at Section 1902(a)(13)(A) of the Social Security Act and 42 CFR 447.205 and the state public notice requirements of Title 29, Chapter 101 of the Delaware Code, Delaware Health and Social Services (DHSS)/Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance (DMMA) gives public notice and provides an open comment period for thirty (30) days to allow all stakeholders an opportunity to provide input on the proposed regulation. Comments were to have been received by 4:30 p.m. on December 3, 2018.
A newsletter system is utilized to distribute new or revised manual material and to provide any other pertinent information regarding manual updates. Updates are available on the Delaware Medical Assistance Portal website: https://medicaid.dhss.delaware.gov/provider
Agency Response: DMMA has mailed letters to all previous DPPAP members. Communicated with our partners at the Department of Insurance and Senior Centers throughout Delaware.
The Department finds that the proposed changes as set forth in the November 2018 Register of Regulations should be adopted.
The 149th General Assembly amended Title 16, Delaware Code, by reinstating Chapter 30B to restore the Delaware Prescription Drug Payment Assistance Program. The purpose of this act is to provide payment assistance for prescription drugs and certain Medicare Part D costs to low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities who are ineligible for, or do not have, prescription drug benefits or coverage through federal, (excluding Medicare Part D coverage, state, or private sources.
At time of application and redetermination, each individual must be informed that he is responsible for notifying the Contractor of all changes in the applicant's circumstances, which could potentially affect the applicant's eligibility for DPAP.