News Report | July 18, 2022
Delaware Medicaid MCO Contracts Go To Centene, Highmark & AmeriHealth Caritas
On July 12, 2022, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) announced its Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance (DMMA) selected three managed care organizations (MCOs) to operate its Medicaid Diamond State Health Plan (DSHP) managed care program. DMMA selected one new contractor, Centene’s Delaware First Health, and two incumbents: Highmark Health Options Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) and with AmeriHealth Caritas. Highmark Health Options has held DSHP contract since 2015. AmeriHealth Caritas has held a DSHP contract since 2018.
The contracts include DSHP for the general Medicaid population and DSHP Plus for members with disabilities who . . .