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HB 163

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE DIABETES WELLNESS PILOT PROGRAM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES TO STUDY PREDIABETIC AND DIABETIC WELL CARE.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Rich Collins and 16 co-sponsors

Delaware establishes a diabetes wellness pilot program to study preventive care and management for prediabetic and diabetic patients through the Department of Human Resources.

Amendment HA 1 to HS 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
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Bill Summary · HB 163

Legislative bill overview

HB 163 establishes the Delaware Diabetes Wellness Pilot Program within the Department of Human Resources to study and improve preventive care and management for prediabetic and diabetic patients. The bill authorizes the state to implement a coordinated wellness initiative aimed at identifying high-risk individuals and providing evidence-based interventions to reduce diabetes incidence and complications.

Why is this important

Diabetes and prediabetes affect a significant portion of Delaware's population and generate substantial healthcare costs. A targeted pilot program could help identify effective prevention and management strategies that might reduce emergency care utilization, improve health outcomes, and ultimately lower state healthcare expenditures. Early intervention in prediabetes can prevent progression to type 2 diabetes in many cases.

Potential points of contention

  • Program funding and budget impact: The bill advanced to the Appropriations Committee, suggesting cost concerns about implementation, staffing, and ongoing operations without clear funding mechanisms specified
  • Scope and effectiveness metrics: The bill's success depends on how "wellness" is defined, which populations are targeted, and what measurable outcomes justify continuation beyond the pilot phase
  • Data privacy and patient participation: Identifying and enrolling prediabetic/diabetic individuals requires health data access and voluntary participation, raising questions about privacy protections and enrollment incentives

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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